How does your state rank?

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I have no idea how, or if, my state ranks officials. I've only seen state observers after the regional play-offs start.

College-wise, I assume the amount of games someone works for a supervisor is indicative of his ranking. Of course I have no way of knowing how many games someone else works unless I scour every box score and keep a running tabulation.

I seem to recall seeing a website a few years ago that could tell you at least where most of the big names were on any given night. Or at least where they had been. Don't recall the site though.

[scrounge]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

I seem to recall seeing a website a few years ago that could tell you at least where most of the big names were on any given night. Or at least where they had been. Don't recall the site though.

Was it this? College Basketball Referees - StatSheet.com

Indiana does not rank for regular season assignments. Those who have enough qualifying games can apply for the tournament. The state association has a formula which incorporates 50% coaches vote (average rating 0-5 with a multiplier), and 50% things like years licensed, years worked the tournament, number of association meetings attended, etc. The system used to be 100% coaches vote, but now it is a little more balanced.

[BigT]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Indiana does not rank for regular season assignments. Those who have enough qualifying games can apply for the tournament. The state association has a formula which incorporates 50% coaches vote (average rating 0-5 with a multiplier), and 50% things like years licensed, years worked the tournament, number of association meetings attended, etc. The system used to be 100% coaches vote, but now it is a little more balanced.

You could have a brand new official do Varsity or JV and a vet doing Freshman?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BigT

You could have a brand new official do Varsity or JV and a vet doing Freshman?

I don't think state rankings have anything to do with the regular season Friday night assignments.

And I doubt there is a state tournament for JV and Freshman ball.

Originally Posted by BigT

You could have a brand new official do Varsity or JV and a vet doing Freshman?

Yes. Regular season assignments are all determined by the schools. Either AD's assign themselves, have someone else at the school assign, or hire an assigner. There are probably about 50+ assigners in the state, most with just a handful of schools. There are 3 big assigners that have maybe 30% of the total schools combined. About 50% of schools assign for themselves to save money, so getting games from them involves knowing the AD or making cold calls.