Evaluating Officials

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Originally Posted by iiicream

I'm getting my feet wet this year as an evaluator. Going from the court to the stands. Thanks, in advance, for any help in making the evaluation process a positive one.

Would you, as an official, prefer to know if there is an evaluator in the stands?

Would you want to meet with him/her before, during half-time, or after the game?

Would you like verbal critiques or a hard copy of the evaluation or both?

As an evaluator, I prefer to come into the gym without anyone knowing I am there and then talking to the officials for just a minute at halftime (Just say hi and address any GLARING issues). I then like to see if they referee any differently after they know that I am there. I will spend time with them after the game to talk about whatever needs to be addressed.

Always give a written evaluation...basically a waste of time without it, IMO.