The Official Metrics feature in the Assigning Window is a powerful tool that allows Assignors, Schedulers, and Administrators to view detailed statistical information about a specific official’s game history.
It is designed to help you make better-informed assignment decisions by showing key data points related to the official’s past games, the teams involved, the game location, and the level of play.
Where to Find Official Metrics
You can access Official Metrics from the Assigning Window of any game in your officiating organization’s account.
Open the Assigning Window
From a desktop or laptop computer, navigate to the Master Game Schedule page and find the game you are assigning.
Open the assigning window for this game, where officials are displayed.
Locate the Metrics Icon
Next to each official’s name, you will see a bar graph icon 📊.
When you hover your mouse over the icon, a tooltip will appear that says "Official Metrics".
Click to View
Click the bar graph icon to open the Official Metrics pop-up window for that specific official.
Example – Location of the Official Metrics Icon:
How to Use Official Metrics
When you click the Official Metrics icon, a pop-up window will appear with a graphical and numerical breakdown of that official’s history, specifically relative to the current game you are assigning.
The pop-up contains:
Graphs – Visual representation of the official’s assignments over time.
Statistical Counters – Numerical values for team familiarity, location experience, and month-specific games.
Breakdown Table – Detailed counts for the official’s assignments by game code (e.g., Varsity, 14U Youth).
Example – Official Metrics Pop-Up Window:
What Each Metric Means
Game Assignments Over Time
A line graph showing how many games the official has worked on different dates.
Peaks and valleys indicate periods of higher or lower assignment frequency.
# Times Seen Home Team
Total number of games this official has worked where the current home team participated.
Helps assess familiarity with the home team.
Useful for avoiding over-familiarity or conflicts of interest.
# Times Seen Away Team
Total number of games this official has worked where the current away team participated.
Helps assess familiarity with the away team.
Useful for avoiding over-familiarity or conflicts of interest.
Games at This Location
Number of times the official has worked at the current game venue.
Indicates the official’s comfort and experience with the location.
# Games in [Month]
How many games this official has been assigned in the month of the scheduled game.
Helps monitor workload and ensure fair distribution of assignments.
Game Code (Level) Breakdown
A table showing each game code (e.g., Varsity, Junior Varsity, 16U Youth) and the number of games the official has worked at that level, separated into Home and Away team counts.
Useful for matching officials to the right skill level of competition.
Example Use Cases
Here are common scenarios where Official Metrics can guide your assignment decisions:
Preventing Over-Assignment to the Same Team
Avoid assigning the same official to the same team too often, which could lead to perceived bias.Matching Experience to Game Level
Ensure that higher-level games are assigned to officials with demonstrated experience at that level.Balancing Workload
Distribute games evenly among officials by checking how many games they have had recently.Location Familiarity
Assign officials who are familiar with a challenging venue, or avoid over-using the same official at a specific location.Conflict of Interest Avoidance
Spot and prevent assignments where an official has an unusually high number of games with a particular team.
Best Practices for Using Official Metrics
Always Check Before Assigning – Make it a habit to review metrics before finalizing assignments.
Watch for High Repeat Counts – If an official has seen a team many times, consider rotating assignments.
Balance Experience and Opportunity – Use metrics to give newer officials appropriate opportunities without overloading them.
Use in Combination with Other Tools – Official Metrics is most powerful when combined with your knowledge of official performance and availability.
Limitations and Important Notes
Desktop/Laptop Only – This feature is not available on mobile interfaces due to space limitations.
Permissions Required – Only available to users with Assignor, Scheduler, or Administrator roles.
Fixed Metrics – The data points displayed cannot be customized.
Dynamic Calculations – All numbers are recalculated in real time based on your organization’s historical assignment data.
Advanced Tips
Season Planning – Review metrics early in the season to identify potential balance issues before they occur.
Tournament Assignments – Use location and team familiarity stats to ensure fairness and diversity in tournament game coverage.
New Official Development – Track month-by-month assignment counts to gradually increase responsibility for newer officials.
End-of-Season Analysis – Compare metrics across officials to assess workload fairness and experience gained.
Conclusion
The Official Metrics feature is a great tool for any Assignor, Scheduler, or Administrator who wants to make data-driven officiating assignments. It helps maintain fairness, balance workload, reduce conflicts of interest, and match the right officials to the right games.