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In Nevada we have associations that have contracts with the NIAA. Each sport has a commisioner who does the assigning for that particular sport. The commisioner works for the NIAA and works closely with the association. Assignments are handed out via one assignor and we get paid mileage for travel out of the area. This is all part of the contract with the schools and the NIAA. Officials do not have to go out and look for games nor can they.
I belong to 3 associations for football, basketball and softball and I pay dues for all three. That gives me the tests, rule books, and any clinics that are required. We are given assignments based on "Ability and Availability."
I feel that this system works well, because it allows officials to concentrate on improving their skills, instead of having to impress assignors or coaches or AD's. In basketball we are evaluated formally and that determines your movement up.
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R.Vietti
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