Associations ratings

[Ohioref3]

I posted because I was seeing what other states do as far as a ratings system goes. I see that some areas have officials rated as a boys varsity official or a girls varsity official. I don't know how well that works but here is my take on the subject: We all know that the top officials will be on the best boys varsity games. If you are rated a girls varsity official and want to move up to being a boys varsity official there are certain criteria that have to be met. I am very big on attending camp at least once every two years just to stay up to date with the changes and philosophy of the game. Even the top rated officials should try and make camp at least once in a two year period. If you are rated a girls varsity official there might be an opening on a boys game where you can fill in and see how you do.

I was in an association that rated everyone: beginner, aprentice, and master. The only problem is when you got to master there was a group of about 40 officials that rated master level, then the ones that werent getting the top boys game complained that someone with the same rating was. I think it works better to break the ratings down into more groups and letting the officials know what they need to do in order to move up to the next category is needed and having a set criteria to move up is needed.

I just dont know what system works the best. I kind of like the 5a, 5b, 5c. 4a, 4b, 4c. 3a, 3b, 3c and so on system that California uses. Does anyone have a breakdown of the exact system that California uses and what goes into determining a rating.