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Originally posted by PAblue87
Just trying to get a feel from other groups across the U.S. as to what you do. Looking for some info to take back to our meetings. As of now, our H.S. group is having a problem with the issue of seniority. Some of our umps, who have been around are causing a problem by not accepting any games unless they are Varsity. This is causing a problem with the assignor and younger umps who are getting the shaft. Any comments or rules your group have?
Also, are group has no inside evaluations nor do coaches get a form. This in turn hampers ones chances of getting a playoff game. Any suggestions or comments on how your group handles this?
Thanks in advance.
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I stopped doing high school ball last year. Our Association had the same complaint although we did have ratings that were 80% dependent upon coaches' evaluations. The 20% balance was made up by mandatory attendance at a certain number os meetings including rules interpretation meeting and an open book final FED test.
Each season 10% of Varsity officials were supposed to move down to JV and lower level officials advanced to Varsity. My biggest objection was how some umpires comported themselves to curry favor with coaches. Some umpires refused to officiate schools where coaches were known to give genearlly low ratings. Jim Simms./NY