Assignor working games?

[JRutledge]

I cannot think of a single assignor I have now that is not an active official. I have worked for a couple that were not active. One of those individuals just was older and recently died and the other was not an official was a former coach and administrator and assigned a rather large conference.

Now most never work their conferences at all, but they work for other people.

Peace

[Rufus]

As a practical matter I don't have a problem with assignors also officiating. Often times they are the ones who have to sub in to cover that last minute cancellation, may as well allow them to stay sharp by also getting games on a regular basis.

[Andy]

I have been an assignor, and I had to work because of the limited number of officials we had to cover the games I had to schedule.

I worked all levels from our church rec leagues to HS and some (very) small college games. I also used it as an opportunity to work with a lot of different officials so that I could have a more accurate read on the talent level throughout the association. I was also considered one of the top officials in the association at that time, I don't want to sound like I'm bragging, just stating a fact. I tried to be very selective about working the "top" games and only doing that when necessary...I also worked plenty of "train wreck" games during my time in that position. If I could have only assigned, then went to watch and evaluate, I would have much preferred that.

[stiffler3492]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I cannot think of a single assignor I have now that is not an active official. I have worked for a couple that were not active. One of those individuals just was older and recently died and the other was not an official was a former coach and administrator and assigned a rather large conference.

Now most never work their conferences at all, but they work for other people.

Peace

My main assignor when I was in IL worked the conference he assigned, but only occasionally I think and never on the really big games.

[stiffler3492]

On the point as a whole, I have worked for several assignors who officiate.

The main guy I worked for though, was at gyms every other night of the week though to see his guys work, and that's one of the things I really appreciated about him. To say he's incredibly dedicated to his work is an understatement.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

On the point as a whole, I have worked for several assignors who officiate.

The main guy I worked for though, was at gyms every other night of the week though to see his guys work, and that's one of the things I really appreciated about him. To say he's incredibly dedicated to his work is an understatement.

If it is the assignor I believe that was, I did not work for that assignor and never did.

And that particular person did not put himself on the better games or high profile games to my knowledge. That person worked enough in other conferences as he is a very accomplished high school official.

It seems silly to me to have an expectation that they do not work. This is high school, not major college ball where other things are at stake.

Peace

[#olderthanilook]

All three assignors that send me games are active officials. Doesn't bother me in the least. I've even worked with 2 of the 3. They are very good officials.

[BktBallRef]

The NCHSAA forbids assignors from working varsity football or basketball games.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

The NCHSAA forbids assignors from working varsity football or basketball games.

Likewise in Oregon with the occasional exception that must be approved by the state....some areas just don't have enough bodies to cover all the games they have and the assignor must work or the game would be left uncovered.