Post by schlager7 on Feb 14, 2009 20:57:08 GMT -6
Mark Stasinos
Vice-Presidents Report
January 8, 2009
Vice-Presidents Report
January 8, 2009
The Referee Task force was created and given assignment in November to examine other Sports and Federations in their development of the grassroots to elite referees. The Task Force was chaired by Mary Mahon, with additional members of the group, Gerrie Baumgart, Julie Seal, Damon Scaggs and Ed Kaihatsu.
The final report of information was to be presented on January 20, 2009 to the EC and it‘s findings then to be passed on to the Fencing Officials Commission. I am hopeful the final report will be available for review at the Board of Directors Meeting this summer. This is what their mission was to accomplish:
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Referee Development Task Force.
This Task Force has as its purpose the gathering of information to present to the Executive Committee and the Fencing Officials Commission to assist the FOC in better serving the referees and their development on all levels.
Rationale:
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 the critiques and criticism of referees‘ performance?
The task force will focus on these questions and any others that may arise as a result of their research.
The Task Force will consist of 5 individuals:
Mary Mahon: Chairman of the Task Force
Gerrie Baumgart: Chairman of Grassroots Development, FOC
Damon Scaggs: Member FOC
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
Mark Stasinos, Vice President
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The development and advancement of referee‘s is high a high priority for me during this Quad. Gerrie Baumgart is the Chair for the Grass Roots Development Committee and has begun the process of distributing new seminar and testing materials for examiners. With Derek Cotton‘s election to the FIE Arbitrage, he resigned as chair of the Elite Referee Development Committee for the FOC. Mr. Cheris will be selecting a new chair for the Elite Referee Development. The remaining FOC business will be presented in Sam Cheris‘ report for the FOC.