Ratings

[JetMetFan]

Sometimes I wish I knew exactly how officials are rated in NYC but then again I'm glad I don't. Coaches have a say and there are observers who travel to games. The likelihood of being seen by an observer is low given their numbers compared to the number of schools/games. We don't rate each other.

For public school BV there are three assignors, two for public school GV. They choose the playoff crews *but* after we reach the city quarterfinals - which is when we go three-person - the governing body (PSAL) approves each of the crews, something I only found out a few weeks ago. That's the main reason we find out about late-round playoff assignments with relatively short notice. Last year for me it was 12 hours, this year was 15 hours. It's crazy but now that I'm lucky enough to be in the mix I've learned to keep my bag packed until the very last day.

Also: If there are games involving schools that are assigned by different people each assignor picks one. If it's a three-person game, the assignor who has the home school sends two officials.