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I am the assignor for our association in southeast MN and we do it the same as Paxonref, 10 B-squad games, no pay. However, I also assign some local 9th grade games and give the rookies some of these games after they have been out for a few of their eval games, to allow them to make some bucks and to get game experience. Some of our incoming rookies have never worked a game before, although most have done some youth games but generally are not knowledgeable on rules and mechanics.
We have a new clinician who is trying to set up monthly in-season informal meetings for any officials in the association but with an emphasis on newer officials. We also get together at a local watering hole on Fri nights after games to share experiences/stories. We have talked about a formal mentoring program but have not set anything up. We also just started an observation program within the association, sign up to get observed or be an observer and the clinician tries to match up free officials with officials working games.
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