North Texas Basketball Officials Association (NTBOA)

NTBOA OFFICIATING RATING SYSTEM

The level (classification) of game(s) that an official in the North Texas Basketball Officials Association can be assigned is primarily established by a pre-determined ranking of EVERY official that is a member of the NTBOA.

In order to be assigned games by the NTBOA assignments team, an official must go through a yearly ranking process.

The ranking process is administered by the ARC (Administrative Ranking Committee), which is composed of members in good standing in the NTBOA and is appointed by the president of the NTBOA. The president appoints an ARC chairperson and that chairperson selects officials to work on the committee with him or her, subject to board approval.

The ranking process contains (4) major Critical Performance Elements. The elements are:
I. Leadership/Game Management
II. Professionalism/Attitude
III. Rules Knowledge and Application
IV. Continual Learning/Self Improvement

Each of the four elements contain five (5) Performance Aspects.
I. Leadership / Game Management
A. Viewed by other officials and coaches as a leader, demonstrated by proactive leadership attributes both on and off the court
B. Has demonstrated and/or is capable of handling/ diffusing difficult issues as they arise
C. Communicates effectively with players, coaches, and crew members
D. Exudes confidence in making calls and communicating with coaches
E. Proactively mentors newer/younger officials

II. Professionalism / Attitude
A. Carries himself/herself in a professional manner
B. Arrives at designated site promptly, is courteous, and professionally dressed
C. Places significant emphasis on the success of the chapter/co-officials. This is demonstrated by contributions to the success of the chapter and a positive, selfless attitude with partners
D. Is a role model for other officials
E. Maintains a positive attitude as it pertains to receiving constructive criticism, guidance and direction

III. Rules Knowledge and Application / Judgment
A. Has demonstrated and / or is capable of applying knowledge of the rules in game situations
B. Is cognizant of what partners are calling as it relates to the overall consistency of the crew
C. Demonstrates ability to allow plays to develop/referee the defense
D. Utilizes approved mechanics and applies them in a clear concise manner
E. Exercises sound judgment with respect to play selection

IV. Continual Learning / Self Improvement
A. Attends college/high school level camps and NTBOA education sessions to improve overall officiating skills
B. Has a strong knowledge of the rules (test scores exceeds-90%, meets -80-89 %, needs improvement – below 80%)
C. Through observed actions and interactions, is continually striving to better himself/herself as an official. This is demonstrated by: requesting feedback/counsel from other officials; attending games to observe senior officials; studying game films, etc.
D. Conscious of physical appearance and works to maintain overall physical fitness
E. Runs effectively in order to achieve effective positioning at any level of play

 OFFICIALS RATING SYSTEM

Each official will be evaluated using the Critical Performance Elements (CPE’s). The rating for each critical performance element will be based upon review, evaluation and consideration of all of the performance aspects of the CPE. The following scale will be used for determining a rating for each CPE:

Excellent – “1” – “Excellent” rating in more than half of the Performance Aspects. Must achieve a “Very Good” rating on the remaining aspects.

Very Good – “2” – “Very Good” rating in more than half of the aspects. Must achieve a “Good” rating on the remaining aspects.

Good – “3” – “Good” rating in more than half of the performance aspects. Must achieve an “Average” rating on the remaining aspects.

Average – “4” – “Average” rating will be given if any of the aspects are rated as “Needs Improvement”.

Needs Improvement – “5” – “Average” rating in more than half of the performance aspects with a “Needs Improvement” rating on the remaining aspects.

Needs Extensive Improvement – “6” , “7” – “Average” rating in less than half of the performance aspects with a “Needs Improvement” rating on the remaining aspects.

Ratings for the performance aspects will be based on the frequency the respective performance is demonstrated:

  Excellent – Sustained Consistency
  Very Good – Usually
  Good – Generally
  Average – Occasionally
  Needs Improvement – Rarely

Example: CPE I – Official receives an “Excellent” rating on two of the aspects and a “Very Good” rating on three others. Since the scores do not meet the standard for an “Excellent” rating, yet exceeds the “Very Good” standard, the evaluator has the discretion to give the official a 1.25 – 1.75 rating on the element.

At the conclusion of the evaluation, the evaluator will total the scores for the four elements and average them together to determine an overall rating. For example: CPE 1 – 1.5
CPE 2 – 2
CPE 3 – 2
CPE 4 – 1.5

The official’s score would be 1.75. If the average of the four elements falls between a quarter increment (1.5 – 1.75), it will be the evaluator’s discretion to round up or down to the nearest quarter increment.

RANKING MATRIX

Referee Umpire 1  Umpire 2
5A / 4A Boys 100-200 150-299 200-350
5A / 4A Girls 100-300 200-350 300-350
3A Boys 100-350 200-399 300-399
3A Girls 100-400 200-450 300-499
  2A Boys / Girls 100-400 200-499 300-499
  1A Boys / Girls 100-499 300-599