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Originally posted by Coachdg
Guys, I'm looking for some help. If anyone has a ratings system that they feel is a strong one that, supports advancement and also can move out the "dead wood" that hinders advancement I would be greatly appreciative if you would share it with me. Thanks my email address is:
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Here's what a lot of units around here do(SoCal). May not have all the same names but most are very similar to the description below. And each officials' association is responsible for assigning their own games. The schools and coaches have very little say in any of it. They can report if officials are unprofessional or inept.
RATING OF OFFICIALS
Officials are rated at one of six levels based upon their on court performance. Ratings are reviewed annually at the conclusion of the season for all officials with the exception of playoff officials who are reviewed in January. In addition, officials that work Foothill-Citrus sanctioned summer leagues or attend the Tri-County Officials Camp will also have their rating reviewed at the conclusion of the summer for possible advancement to a higher classification.
The Rating Committee is composed of the Board of Directors, Instructors and Observers. In making rating decisions, the committee uses information gathered from on court evaluations by instructors and observers. In order to be eligible for consideration for advancement, an official must meet the following minimum requirements:
Complete the study guide with a minimum score of 80%.
Pass the classification exam or the make-up classification exam with a minimum score of 80%.
Attend all instructional meetings of the Association, or the make-up meeting, or provide written evidence to the Instructional Chairperson of attendance at a meeting of another CBOA unit.
Officiate a pre-season scrimmage coordinated by the Foothill-Citrus Basketball Officials Association.
Work a minimum of 15 games during the season.
Work all games assigned and accepted unless prior notification has been made to the assignor, or due to circumstances beyond the officials control that have been substantiated by the Board
Fulfillment of the minimum requirements alone will not warrant advancement. An official must demonstrate proficiency in game management, game control, rule knowledge and application, professionalism, and proper use of mechanics commensurate with the level of play associated with the classification for which they are being considered for advancement. If an official fails to meet two or more of the minimum requirements listed above, or fails to continue to perform at a level required by the level of play at their current rating, that official is subject to review for reassignment to a lower classification.
All officials must be members in good standing and be rated in order to receive consideration for game assignments. In the case of returning and transferring officials, they will be evaluated at the pre-season Floor Test or the New Officials On-court Clinic in order to determine the level of game assignments that they may receive. They may receive tentative game assignments that will not be finalized until the Instructional Staff has seen them on the court. They will be officially rated at the next rating meeting following their observation.
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RATING DEFINITIONS
Playoff: Capable of working CIF/Southern Section playoffs, regional or state playoff games. Regular season assignments include tournament finals and prime time league games.
Varsity: Capable of acting as a lead official in varsity contests while working with another Varsity or Associate Varsity official. Assignments may include tournament semi-finals.
Associate Varsity: Capable of acting as a lead official in non-varsity games and as an umpire in varsity games when working with a Playoff or Varsity official. Assignments may include lower level tournament finals and semi-finals.
Lower Level: Primarily a candidate for lower level games. May receive a limited number of varsity games when working with a Playoff or Varsity official.
Limited: Officials in this category will receive a limited number of assignments due to deficiencies in their officiating skills, or placement in this category due to Board action for disciplinary reasons. All transfers and officials lacking in evaluation data are placed in this category.
Probationary: New officials will be placed in this category until such time as they have demonstrated the skills and proficiency to move to a higher classification. Game assignments will be limited to lower level games.