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Originally posted by RookieDude
Regarding calling out of your area...
I know a certain Veteran Official that was at the WA state B tournament in Spokane last year that got "marked down" for making a call out of his area. (2 person crew)
The observer said it was probably the right call but it didn't look good. Remember, these observers are usually Veteran Officials and Coaches...so they are human, they really can have varying degrees of opinions.
BTW, this Veteran Official, that was marked down, ended up being ranked 3rd... (Alternate for the Championship Game)..and the partner whom he called in his area ended up being ranked last, 16th.
My point is, it might have been the right call...but somebody didn't like the call, and that somebody had a position of power.
RD
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But the veteran who was ranked 3rd still had the peace of knowing that he made a good call.
So what with rankings... if your goal is to call a championship game go for it, (as was noted the guy who was calling in his area was ranked way down the list)
but if just have the desire to be a very very good official then it really isn't that important.
My philosophy has been that if I do a good job then I will get to move up the ladder, and its served me well for 24 years.
Thanks
David