Key to Part 1

[JRutledge]

JR,

We have coachÂ’s ratings that determine playoffs. We have Top 15 list by official's associations, assignors and schools which determine playoffs. Also geography, years of experience, clinic status, and how many boysÂ’ games you worked, how many girlsÂ’ games you worked.

In my state, you cannot get a State Final assignment because you received a higher score than someone else. As a matter of fact, the guy that assigns the Boy's playoffs told me that the type of game you work can determine your opportunity. Now that is not a listed requirement, but that is one thing he personally might look at if officials have similar numbers in the other categories. All an IHSA official has to do is simply pass the test and you get Power Rating points. First of all you have to pass the test each year to maintain your license (probation or suspension), but you might not get any points if you are not ranked high enough in the other categories. It is clear that in our state they powers that be do not look at this test as a big deal as you are suggesting. You also are not going to go from a first round or regional to a semi-final or super-sectional in one year anyway. And the test is not going to determine that at all.

Peace