| Here we are at the beginning of
a new season. I am a seasoned scorekeeper in a new position as your Scorekeeper
Chair. Hopefully, you are reading this article to find out how to become
a newly certified or continually certified scorekeeper.
Everything you need to know should be here
for you. Read and re-read all the information; and, if you still have questions,
I’ll do my best to answer them for you. Call or email me.
CLINIC ATTENDANCE POLICY
Policies on clinic attendance will be the same
as last year. Keep in mind that adult scorekeepers (Provisional and Regional
ratings) may not attend junior clinics for certification or recertification.
You must coordinate with existing or new referee clinics if you are a referee
or referee candidate. We will be strictly adhering to the following clinic
policy:
Scorekeeper Attendance Policy Chart
| Scorekeeper Rating |
Clinic |
Test |
Required Rating
at Fellowships |
Unsupervised
Practice Games |
Candidate
(New Scorekeepers) |
October morning, weekend session ONLY |
Pass with 90% or better |
Two (2) passing |
None |
Former scorekeeper
(Expired 2001 or earlier) |
October morning, weekend session ONLY |
Pass with 90% or better |
Two (2) passing |
None |
Provisional
(newly certified in 2001) |
ANY Adult scorekeeper clinic |
Pass with 90% or better |
None |
None |
Regional
(expiring in 2002) |
None |
Pass with 90% or better |
None |
None |
| NOTE: Individuals who have not yet joined
a team or who are unsure of their playing status for the coming year are
encouraged to attend the October clinics. If you form a team later, you
will already have a certified official. If you are looking for a team,
you may be more “valuable” to a prospective team if you are certified.
Don’t miss your opportunity to become certified!
See the clinic schedule listed elsewhere in the DIGS or the website
for more information on clinic dates and times. |
SCOREKEEPER LIST
The latest list can be found by accessing the
links at www.vball-life.org/officials/.
Please check the Officials website for verification of your certification
and expiration dates. Use this information to help decide which clinic
you need to attend. If you have any doubt or question about your status,
please contact me.
NOTE: consider this your written notification of what you need
to do!!! Check the website over the coming weeks for updates.
NOTE TO CHRVA REFEREES
It is a requirement in this Region that all
referees, Provisional and above, be certified scorekeepers. Please make
sure your certification is current. Many of the referees will not see their
names on the current scorekeeper list. If your name is not there, it means
that you need to recertify by attending a recertification clinic and taking
the written test. You must take and pass the test this year with a score
of 90% or better. If you are in doubt, check the website list or contact
Dixie Collins for verification.
ADDRESS CHANGES
If any scorekeeper has moved or changed his
or her name, please contact Dixie Collins immediately with the updated
information. Unfortunately, the mailing lists for Region registration and
scorekeepers are separate—so scorekeepers give me a heads-up. We waste
a lot of time and postage sending out mail that comes back with the infamous
FOE stamped all over it. Also, allowing your certification to lapse because
you failed to update your address will mean that you must start all over
again as a candidate!
SCOREKEEPING CHANGES FOR 2002-2003
Thankfully, there are no changes to the scoresheet
this year.
VOLUNTEER LIST
I would like to thank those who volunteered
to help with the scorekeeping program last year, and we will need lots
of help again. Please email me with your contact information and let me
know what you are interested in doing to help out. If you have sent information
before, please do so again, so the information can get to me. Kelli Auletta
is busy setting up fellowship tournaments to be held in November. If you
are interested in rating, please contact her with your availability at
kelli.auletta@chrva.org.
If many people volunteer, the workload for
all will be more manageable. Thanks in advance.
SCORESHEET REVIEW
If you reviewed scoresheets in the past and
want to do so again, let me know. If you haven’t and want to, I’d love
to have you on board.
NATIONAL NEWS
U.S. Open Championships will be held in Minneapolis,
Minnesota in May 2003. We will be looking for Scorekeepers to move up to
a National rating. Those interested in becoming a National Scorekeeper
must not only prove their competence through keeping score during matches
but must also show their commitment to the Region’s Scorekeeping Program
by serving on the Rating Team and serving as a non-playing scorekeeper
at the Regional Championships or other volunteer position. Requirements
are listed to below.
NATIONAL SCOREKEEPER REQUIREMENTS
In order to remain “in good standing,” National
Scorekeepers in the Chesapeake Region must assist the program by actively
participating in at least two of the following each year. STRONG emphasis
is placed on teaching the clinics. We REALLY need our most experienced
scorekeepers sharing their experience with our candidates and regional
upgrades.
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Teach recertification clinics (mid-day weekend or evening sessions in October/November)
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Teach new scorekeeper clinics (1/2 day sessions on weekends in October)
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Assist with certification/testing process
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Assist the Fellowship Committee with scheduling candidates for ratings
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Rate candidates at Fellowships
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Serve on Scoresheet Review Committee
-
Volunteer to keep score at Regionals
Each National Scorekeeper is to contact me by
SEPTEMBER 15, 2002 with information on how they will assist our Regional
program.
Yes, there is a LOT going on, and we ask all
of you to do your best to help out with our transition to the new Scorekeeper
Chair! Watch for future issues of the DIGS and check the CHRVA website
for updates going forward. GOOD LUCK in the coming season!
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