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[JRutledge]

Originally posted by Forksref
JR

What I meant was, the school has the ultimate authority over whom they hire. If a coach doesn't like an official the official is often "black-balled" and won't get games there again. That is the reality. Our association takes requests from schools for whom they want and don't want. We honor those requests.

Well that depends on the system you work under. Some schools work with assignors and do not have the opportunity to just "black-ball" an official because they do not like them. They might make a request and the assignor might decide not to assign the official to a bad situation, but if it comes down to what they want, it does not mean it is just agreed to. I know assignors that make it clear, if they do not like the official, then find someone else to do it or do it themselves. That depends on the system you work under.

Originally posted by Forksref
In no way would I imply that the host school can influence an official during the contest. If I am doing a game, both schools have no authority except for safety issues during the game, e.g., condensation on the floor, roof leaking, fans out of control, power failures, etc. We would confer on those issues with the home game management.

Yes we can confer on all those issues, but we can also make an independent decision. And I have known officials that have cancelled or suspended games on their own. Ultimately it is our call. And usually that is with their help, but it is not just their call. And the rules makes it clear who has that decision.

Peace