[SC Official]

Yesterday, the South Carolina Basketball Officials Association (SCBOA) held its annual statewide meeting and exam. On the table at this meeting was for our members (~700) to vote on whether to change the ratings system or leave it as is. The final tally of votes was in favor of the new system...

Old system:

-30% written examination
-25% SCBOA experience credit (4 points for each year of certified experience for the first five years. 2.5 points for each year of certified experience for the next two years, full experience credit after 7 years)
-25% officials peer ratings
-15% clinic, written exam, and district meeting attendance
-5% cooperation points (points can be deducted by the commissioner or district director)

New system, voted in yesterday:

-25% written examination
-25% SCBOA experience credit (full experience credit after 5 years)
-25% officials peer ratings
-20% clinic, written exam, and district meeting attendance
-5% cooperation points

So, 5% was taken off the written exam and added to the "attendance" category, which the Association is trying to stress. And full experience credit will now be given after 5 years in the Association rather than 7. Opinions were mixed, as usual with these kinds of things. What are your thoughts on how my state rates its officials?


With regards to the exam, we all take it in the same place at the same time to preserve the integrity as much as possible. Not my favorite thing, especially since I live a couple hours from the site, but I understand why it's done. 100 true/false questions, answered on Scantrons so grading is quick. The highest scoring official in the state was a 19-year-old rookie! Book knowledge doesn't necessarily translate into a great official, but it sure doesn't hurt!


I've been following this message board for awhile and decided to start posting!