Evaluating referees

[Kostja]

I don't know why, but somehow I was chosen by my association to design new forms for the evaluation of referees through veteran referees and/or coaches. Don't get me wrong. We don't let coaches decide, who gets any games, but we like to get their input throughout the season to get an idea what's going on in the gyms.

Now, what's the point of this thread? I'd like to get your input about evaluations in your associations, conferences, where ever you referee, or evaluate other referees. What kind of system do you have to make sure all evaluators are on the same page, and they do not contradict eachother when giving feedback to referees? Do you have any forms where you tell evaluators what to look for (fouls, violations, mechanics, communication, team work ...)? Do you use grades as in school? If anyone could send me one (or more) sample evaluation forms you use or reports you got from an evaluator, that would be much appreciated! Just send me a PM and I will give you my e-mail address.

Thanks a lot for your input.

Kostja