1. 2019 Rating Program

2. Topics 2018 Synopsis 2019 Overview Differences from 2018 Observations
Tests
Participation
Deductions
Final Ranking

3. 2018 Rating Program Synopsis
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At least 1 Field Observation – 65% of rating
72 Observations, 44 = 100%
3 point scale for 12 areas – mostly play types
Rules test – 20% of Rating
Participation – 10% (all but 2 officials got it)
Deductions – 5% (none in 2018)
Satisfaction survey results were mixed

4. 2019 Rating Program Overview
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Observations – both field and HUDL
7 categories of officiating characteristics with 5 point scale
Worth 5 points each (66.7% of rating)
Tests for each position, will include mechanics
Worth 4 points (26.7%)
Scored by “letter grade” where A=4, B=3, etc. “+” or “-” possible
Participation – 1 point (6.7%)
Deductions of up to 3 points possible

5. Differences between 2018 and 2019
Include HUDL and telecast observations
5 point scale versus 3 point scale
Observations on characteristics rather than play types
Allow observations of 7-man games
Tests geared to each position
Tests receive letter grades
Send observation reports to crew chiefs
Other observation feedback
Rating Committee votes to break ties (with restrictions)

6. 2019 Rating Program – Application
Applicants for semis/finals must meet CIF qualifications
Applicants for Round 2 must meet OCFOA requirements
Simple Jotform application

7. 2019 Rating Program – Observations
7 Categories rated 1 to 5
5 is outstanding (top 5 official), 4 = good, 3 = average, 2 = below average
Appearance – 10%
Hustle/Speed – 10%
Proper Mechanics – 25%
Signals – 10%
Judgment – 15%
Clock Management – 10%
Rule Application/Enforcement – 20%

8. 2019 Rating Program – Observations
Observations completed by Week 6
All observations conducted by qualified officials – training provided
Field observations for all semi/final applicants
By retired officials and OCFOA volunteers
HUDL observations by Rating Committee only
Telecast or film observations by select subcommittee only
All scores other than 4 need specific play notes and will be reviewed
Appeals allowed within 5 days for scores below 4

9. 2019 Rating Program – Other Observations
Any official may provide feedback to any other official
May be solicited or unsolicited
Must provide information useful to the official
When submitted, sent directly to the observed official
Not used in ratings

10. 2019 Rating Program - Tests
Only need to be taken by applicants (but others can)
Rules and mechanics tests for each position
Scored using bell curve as A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1
A “+” or “-” possible depending on score distribution (+/- 0.3)
Tests and answers will be provided after all tests are scored

11. 2019 Rating Program - Participation
A point is available for any contribution to OCFOA

12. 2019 Rating Program - Deductions
Deduction of up to 3 points possible for verified significant errors
All will be reviewed by select subcommittee

13. 2019 Rating Program – Final Ranking
Points summed for observations, tests, participation and deductions and rounded to one decimal place
Ranked from highest to lowest
Ties broken by committee vote – cannot vote or participate for officials at your position or on your crew
List provided to OCFOA Board
Board has authority to modify the list to satisfy CIF

14. Questions / Comments