Assignor Quiz

We had some fun at the monthly SWISRA meeting on Monday, August 22, 2011 by giving a pop quiz about the assigning procedure used by Al Padley. Take the quiz below and see how well you understand the process.

Assigning Process Quiz

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This quiz is just for fun and tests your knowledge of the process used by Al Padley to assign games. This quiz was originally given at the SWISRA meeting on August 22, 2011.

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Question 1

How soon after a game assignment must the center referee file a game report?

	1 week. Hint: I guess you really don't want to be paid for your assignment.
	Immediately Hint: A good idea, but you actually have a little longer.
	24 hours. Hint: This is an acceptable good practice and you should be commended.
	48 hours.
	Before the end of the season. Hint: You're not getting many assignments, are you?

Question 1 Explanation:

SWISRA's contracts with the various leagues require that center referees file the game report in Arbiter within 48 hours. If the report is late, the center referee is not paid for the assignment.

Question 2

How often are you suppose to read email during the season?

	Every day
	Every hour Hint: I wouldn't mind, but I'm not that unreasonable.
	Whenever you get around to it Hint: Are you serious?
	Once a week Hint: Not even close.
	Every 48 hours Hint: Close, but more frequently.

Question 2 Explanation:

During the season, I send out an update email almost every day. Therefore, it is important that you check email daily so you don't miss any important announcements.

Question 3

How soon after a game must you email a USSF Misconduct Report?

	72 hours Hint: Sorry, your Misconduct Report is late.
	Whenever you feel like it Hint: Are you serious?
	48 hours Hint: Sorry, your Misconduct Report is late.
	24 hours
	1 week Hint: Sorry, your Misconduct Report is late.

Question 3 Explanation:

Filing a Misconduct Report is a multi-step process: 1. Check the appropriate Misconduct checkbox(es) in your Arbiter game report. 2. Include all the details of misconduct in the Comments section of your Arbiter game report. 3. Download (click link in Arbiter) the USSF Misconduct Report in Word format. 4. Complete the report and email as an attachment to Al Padley.

Question 4

On What day of the week does Al Padley work on assigning the bulk of the following week's games?

	Friday
	Monday Hint: Some games may be assigned on Monday, but Monday is not the primary day.
	Wednesday Hint: Some games may be assigned on Wednesday, but Wednesday is not the primary day.
	Sunday Hint: Some games may be assigned on Sunday and games are usually published on Sunday, but Sunday is not the primary day.
	Saturday Hint: Some games may be assigned on Saturday, but Saturday is not the primary day.

Question 4 Explanation:

Most of the assigning work is done on Friday and the game assignments are published to referees on Sunday. This is the reason that your calendar has to be up-to-date by Thursday evening. Trying to enter a block on Saturday is too late.

Question 5

In Arbiter is it possible to block a specific team so you are not assigned to their games?

	Yes
	No Hint: Are you guessing?

Question 5 Explanation:

Yes, by going to Block->Teams and selecting the teams you want to block. You are limited to two teams.

Question 6

How often are you required to check your Arbiter schedule during the season?

	I don't get any assignments from you so I never check. Hint: Since you don't check, that's probably the reason you don't get any assignments.
	Twice a week. Hint: You'll probably loose assignments if you don't check more frequently.
	Whenever I get an email from Arbiter. Hint: That's risky behavior. What if the email gets lost or ends up in your spam filter?
	Every day.
	Once a week. Hint: You'll probably loose assignments if you don't check more frequently.

Question 6 Explanation:

Referees should get in the habit of checking their Arbiter schedule every day during the season. Assignments sometimes changes on short notice and the only way you'll know is by checking Arbiter.

Question 7

In Arbiter is it possible to block a specific site so you don't receive assignments at that location?

	No Hint: Are you guessing?
	Yes

Question 7 Explanation:

Yes, you can block up to 2 sites by going to Blocks->Sites and selecting the sites you want to block.

Question 8

What day of the week does Al publish most of the assignments for the following week?

	Thursday Hint: Some assignments could be published on Thursday, but not most.
	Sunday
	Wednesday Hint: Some assignments could be published on Wednesday, but not most.
	Monday Hint: Some assignments could be published on Monday, but not most.
	Friday Hint: Some assignments could be published on Friday, but not most.

Question 8 Explanation:

I routinely publish assignments for the following week around noon on Sunday. Publish means referees are notified about their assignments in Arbiter and by email and/or text message.

Question 9

What is the minimum recommended travel limit in Arbiter?

	5 miles Hint: Not a good idea unless you don't want to receive any assignments.
	40 miles
	100 miles Hint: You are one of Al's heroes, and there is nothing wrong with setting the travel limit higher than the minimum.
	25 miles Hint: Not a bad choice, but you will miss plenty of opportunities due to the way Arbiter calculates milage.
	I don't know what this means. Hint: Better check out one of the video tutorials.

Question 9 Explanation:

We have found that setting the travel limit to 40 is the most reasonable value. Setting to a lower value may mean that you don't get assignments at Simplot, especially if you live in West Boise, Meridian or Eagle.

Question 10

If there is a problem with an assignment, how soon must you notify Al?

	Within 48 hours of the assignment being published. Hint: Close, but notification needs to be done sooner.
	Anytime before the assignment. Hint: Are you serious about being a referee in southwest Idaho?
	Within 24 hours of the assignment being published.
	By the next blue moon. Hint: What planet are you from?
	By noon on Thursday. Hint: Unless the assignment was published on Wednesday, you are way too late.

Question 10 Explanation:

Most problems should be brought to Al's attention by noon on Monday which is 24 hours after the assignment was published. This allows Al plenty of time to find another referee to fill the assignment.

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