VHSL Officials

[JRutledge]

In our state we have been taking the Part 1 Exam as an open book test for as long as I have been officiating (11 seasons including this year) and much longer when veterans around here talk about the test. Only the Part 2 Exam is a closed book test and that is only for those going for promotion. After someone has reached the highest level, they do not have to take the Part 2 Exam ever again if they maintain their license.

Peace

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

In our state we have been taking the Part 1 Exam as an open book test for as long as I have been officiating (11 seasons including this year) and much longer when veterans around here talk about the test. Only the Part 2 Exam is a closed book test and that is only for those going for promotion. After someone has reached the highest level, they do not have to take the Part 2 Exam ever again if they maintain their license.

Peace

Hmm, when you say promotion, can you clarify or explain that?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

Hmm, when you say promotion, can you clarify or explain that?

IL has three levels: Registered, Recognized, Certified. To go from Registered to Recognized, an official must (among other things) pass the part 2 test, in a proctored setting, open book. To go from Recognized to Certified, and official mst (among other things) pass the Part 2 test, in a proctored setting, closed book.

The different levels are generally only used for playoff assingments -- each level proveds a certain number of "points" toward a "power rating". Other items in the "power rating" include part 1 test score, coaches ratings, etc.

Some assigners will look at the level to make assignments; others don't

[Kajun Ref N Texas]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

IL has three levels: Registered, Recognized, Certified. To go from Registered to Recognized, an official must (among other things) pass the part 2 test, in a proctored setting, open book. To go from Recognized to Certified, and official mst (among other things) pass the Part 2 test, in a proctored setting, closed book.

The different levels are generally only used for playoff assingments -- each level proveds a certain number of "points" toward a "power rating". Other items in the "power rating" include part 1 test score, coaches ratings, etc.

Some assigners will look at the level to make assignments; others don't

This is how we used to organize things in Louisiana. I believe the levels were Approved, Registered and Certified. (That may not be the case today, it's been over 15 years since I called in Louisiana.)

In Texas, after calling for the past 2 years, I don't see anything similar to the 3-level system. Texas has a points system based on several factors including how many chapter meetings you attend, how many state and regional meetings you attend, how many scrimmages you work, how many camps you attend, and, of course, how many varsity level games you call.

[M&M Guy]

Isn't Jeff finished typing yet?

Oh well, I'll try to get it in before he does. In IL, we have 3 levels of officials, Registered, Recognized, and Certified. To be Registered, all you have to do is send in your fee, pass the open book Part 1 test, and go blow your whistle. To get to the next level, you have to be Registered for (and here's where I might get in trouble with the specifics) 3 years, as well as pass a Part 2 closed-book exam, and get 5 passing evaluations from coaches, AD's and other officials. Then, after you have been at the Recognized level for 2 years, you can go through the process again to get to the Certifed level. I believe there are also different "passing" grades between the Recognized and Certified levels. You must also attend a state-certified camp at least every 3 years that goes over rules and mechanics.

Theoretically, only Certified officials can work post-season assignments. I know of several Recognized-level officials that have worked the first round at least, but that's just due to numbers. There are also some holiday tournaments in our area that prefer to only use Certifed-level officials as well.

[M&M Guy]

Dang it Bob! Not you too?!

I'm going to go find an Evelyn Wood Speed Typing course.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Dang it Bob! Not you too?!

I'm going to go find an Evelyn Wood Speed Typing course.

You're more the Mavis Beacon type!

[REFVA]

Darn, that is sweet. I wish we had the same here in VA!

I hear that it will be open book in VA. But then again if you work for Cardinal you may not..

[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

You're more the Mavis Beacon type!

I never even heard of her before today!

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

I never even heard of her before today!

Ya know...I was going to comment on "Run Mavis" but thought it wasn't worth the effort....then I read that this software includes Mavis Beacon for Palm Powered Handhelds...someone oughta make sure JR's typing with both hands...

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

You're more the Mavis Beacon type!

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[ChuckElias]

I can type 100 words a minute. But it's all in my own language. -- Stephen Wright.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Isn't Jeff finished typing yet?

I think Bob beat you to the punch this time.

Peace