Post by schlager7 on Nov 23, 2008 10:04:26 GMT -6
Already posted to the USFA site and Fencing Net:
Referee Development Task Force
This Task Force has as it's purpose the gathering of information to present to the Executive Committee and the Fencing Officials Commission to assist the FOC in better serving their referees and their development.
Rational:
There has been a lack of understanding amongst our officials regarding the process of development and advancement in our ratings system. The need for consistent communication and mentoring is a must; in addition we need to explore how to do this more effectively both regionally and nationally. Some of the questions that need to be explored are:
1. How do other International Federations and National Governing Bodies deal with the promotion and demotion of their referees?
2. What other systems are there that have mentoring programs and how do they operate?
3. What measures can be recommended to make clear the processes and procedures for referee advancement?
4. What recommendations can be made regarding the process of reducing individual's ratings?
5. What is the best way to deal with critiques and criticism of referee's?
The Task Force will focus on these questions and any other that may arise as a result of their research.
The Task Force consist of five individuals:
Mary Mahan: Chairman of the Task Force
Gerrie Baumgart
Damon Scaggs
Ed Kaihatsu
Julie Seal
The Task Force will Begin November 20th, 2008 and report to the Executive Committee with their findings and recommendations by January 20th, 2009.
If any of you in the fencing community want to contribute information or idea's to this Task Force please email them to Mary Mahan at meldarius@aol.com.
Mark Stasinos
Vice-President
US FENCING ASSOCIATION
Referee Development Task Force
This Task Force has as it's purpose the gathering of information to present to the Executive Committee and the Fencing Officials Commission to assist the FOC in better serving their referees and their development.
Rational:
There has been a lack of understanding amongst our officials regarding the process of development and advancement in our ratings system. The need for consistent communication and mentoring is a must; in addition we need to explore how to do this more effectively both regionally and nationally. Some of the questions that need to be explored are:
1. How do other International Federations and National Governing Bodies deal with the promotion and demotion of their referees?
2. What other systems are there that have mentoring programs and how do they operate?
3. What measures can be recommended to make clear the processes and procedures for referee advancement?
4. What recommendations can be made regarding the process of reducing individual's ratings?
5. What is the best way to deal with critiques and criticism of referee's?
The Task Force will focus on these questions and any other that may arise as a result of their research.
The Task Force consist of five individuals:
Mary Mahan: Chairman of the Task Force
Gerrie Baumgart
Damon Scaggs
Ed Kaihatsu
Julie Seal
The Task Force will Begin November 20th, 2008 and report to the Executive Committee with their findings and recommendations by January 20th, 2009.
If any of you in the fencing community want to contribute information or idea's to this Task Force please email them to Mary Mahan at meldarius@aol.com.
Mark Stasinos
Vice-President
US FENCING ASSOCIATION