[Simbio]

In Utah there are four different ranks for officials: 100, 200, 300, 399. Each ranking has 12 in each of the 5 positions. 100 officials are in the top 12 in their position. 200 officials are the next 12 in their position. 300 are the next 12 in their position. 399 are the rest of the officials. Rankings are based on scores on Part I and Part II tests, meeting and clinic attendance, and evaluations. 100 and 200 officials are required to evaluate their entire game crew for at least 6 games. Crews are always shuffled so that you work with an entirely different set of officials each week. The evaluation sheets read like this with a place for comments at the bottom. You do not evaluate yourself. You score between 1 and 5:

Definitions of Rating Scale:
5-Outstanding-Excellent knowledge and skills. Excellent mechanics. Superior performance.
4-Very Good-Above average knowledge & skills. Great Mechanics. Commendable performance.
3-Average-Sufficient knowledge & skills. Good mechanics. Performs at an acceptable level.
2-Needs Work-Some knowledge & skills. Poor mechanics. Results in weak performance.
1-Poor-No knowledge and skills. No mechanics. Has significant performance problems.

You score in each of these categories:

1) Professionalism: Proper preparation, attitude, physical conditioning, & pre-game punctuality. Addresses players and coaches in appropriate manner. Acts in a dignified manner.

2) Teamwork: Ability to work with fellow officials. Cooperation makes the crew better. Takes constructive criticism. Takes active part in pre-game.

3) Position & Coverage: Anticipates game situation, hustle/moves with a purpose. Gets in proper position to make call. Knows and watches keys.

4) Mechanics & Signals: Demonstrates proper signals at the appropriate times. Follws proper mechanics for position. Proper spacing and movement.

5) Judgement: Decisiveness. Advantage/Disadvantage. Intelligent application of the rules. Game common sense. Knows rules. Calls point of attack fouls Handles challenges appropriately.

6) Game Control & Awareness: Demonstrates poise and proper control. Sideline control/communications. Dead ball Officiating.

7) Rules: Demonstrates rule knowledge, penalty enforcement, and effectively reports fouls. Consistency with rules application.

8) Communications: Effectively communicates with other officials, players and coaches. Relays information back and forth across field.


[Edited by Simbio on Sep 1st, 2004 at 02:02 PM]