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Every state is different, but here is a general outline of how playoffs are assigned here in KY. Most new officials work regular season varsity games in their 2nd or 3rd year.
In order to qualify for playoff assingments, officials must:
1. Achieve a minimum score on the annual test of 80%
2. Attend minimum number of training meetings (6 out of 9)
3. Attend state rules clinic annually
4. Have a state rating above the minimum after round 1
1 - Registered (all new officials)
2 - Approved (min 3 seasons, includes min test score requirement)
3 - Certified (min 5 years and all above requirements)
5. Register with both state and local assocication on time, and pay fees on time. Late registration or late payment of fees will DQ you from playoff games.
Local assignor assigns first 4 rounds after the state tells him which games he should assign. For 5th and final round the state asks each assignor to provide a list of potential final candidate officials. The state assigns final round from that list.
Local association politics still plays a part in which qualified officials get a game, or which game they may get. It also plays a role in who is on the short list for a final. I suspect politics in our association will always play a role.
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Rick
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