Rules Proficency Exam for 2010 NT Competitors - Page 3

Patrick P · Nov 13 2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wsfaplau

I'm normally OK with small incremental steps leading to bigger changes but I think this bar has been set RIDICULOUSLY LOW

You should take the officials test. The test is only 25 questions and only covers half of the rules. And then you only get a PASS/FAIL without knowing which questions are answered incorrectly. I personally would like to see an online rules review with either some diagrams or examples explaining the rules in more detail, and then have an online rules test that covers more than 50% of the rules for an officials exam. The FAQ for rules is a good start.

wsfaplau · Nov 17 2009, 06:54 PM

I have taken the officials test. Twice actually. There was something around the 1997 rules updates, or my membership not being renewed on time, something where I had to retake the officials exam again.

I think I got my officals test back graded though so I could see if I missed anything but its been awhile so I could be wrong.

I still think this bar has been set RIDICULOUSLY LOW.
I'm all for a re-testing at least every couple of years.

cgkdisc · Nov 17 2009, 08:31 PM

I suspect every pro going to NTs plus officials will need to be retested prior to/during 2011 on the assumption that the rulebook will be revised during 2010. I see this testing for pros before playing NTs in 2010 as a way to shake down the online testing procedure to make sure it's ready for the rulebook update where the test for officials would be maybe 25-30 questions instead of 15.

james_mccaine · Nov 17 2009, 09:14 PM

I don't have a strong opinion on this, but kudos to the PDGA for wanting to move forward. It would be easier to do nothing.

Nov 17 2009, 06:54 PM	#62
wsfaplau PDGA Member Player Stats Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 128	I have taken the officials test. Twice actually. There was something around the 1997 rules updates, or my membership not being renewed on time, something where I had to retake the officials exam again. I think I got my officals test back graded though so I could see if I missed anything but its been awhile so I could be wrong. I still think this bar has been set RIDICULOUSLY LOW. I'm all for a re-testing at least every couple of years. __________________ Pete Kenny Learn a new shot every year

Nov 17 2009, 08:31 PM	#63
cgkdisc PDGA Member Player Stats Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 3,849	I suspect every pro going to NTs plus officials will need to be retested prior to/during 2011 on the assumption that the rulebook will be revised during 2010. I see this testing for pros before playing NTs in 2010 as a way to shake down the online testing procedure to make sure it's ready for the rulebook update where the test for officials would be maybe 25-30 questions instead of 15. __________________ Rater of the tossed arc.

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Nov 17 2009, 09:14 PM	#64
james_mccaine PDGA Member Player Stats Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 4,086	I don't have a strong opinion on this, but kudos to the PDGA for wanting to move forward. It would be easier to do nothing.