THIS had never happened . . . until now!

[Raymond]

I have no problem with the process in the OP's area. The thing is I don't think there is more than one coach who even knows what my name is, so I wouldn't get very many assignments if that were the process here.

I don't think too many coaches would request an official who can be walked all over. Because that means the opposing coach could walk all over him also.

[bigdogrunnin]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I have no problem with the process in the OP's area. The thing is I don't think there is more than one coach who even knows what my name is, so I wouldn't get very many assignments if that were the process here.

I don't think too many coaches would request an official who can be walked all over. Because that means the opposing coach could walk all over him also.

In Texas, every coach has access to all the names and home locations (have to know where to send the checks) of all the officials that will work any of their games. They also have "preferred" lists and "scratch" lists that they submit to the Chapter Assignor at the beginning of each season and for district ballgames. (For the chapters I work for, there is a 10% rule, meaning they cannot scratch more than 10% of the Chapter membership at any time during the season. Other chapters may be slightly different.) The assignor and/or the Chapter Board then determine which officials call which games. Playoffs are a little different, obviously. During the season or during district, if coaches cannot agree on a chapter or officials, then they go to UIL who then assigns a chapter to the contest. The chapter then selects what officials go to the games. (I had 2-3 such assignments this year.)

Seems fair to me, but hey, this is the system I live in. Again, I am sure others will disagree.