Joydowntherrtside Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Exactly, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnboy13 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I would speculate there are not enough refs due to a lack of new refs joining the NKY association and some of the existing refs have either quit or retired. Boys HS play in the fall, girls HS play in the spring, like the majority of the country does. Makes a lot sense and resolves a lot of issues. Softball already takes enough of a hit with Select soccer in the spring, this is a terrible idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Card Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I heard of two from Scott and I believe one from Cooper. The match that Cooper had cancelled was with Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groinpull Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 What's the pay difference between club games and high school games? Seems that would be pretty easy to address and get it equalized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsays Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 You would think the pay difference would be easy to fix but the schools keep saying no to more money. What makes it even more upsetting is when refs in other parts of the state make substantially more. I bet most people don't know that the CR for varsity and the jv will make the same amount at the end of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gameplayedright Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 "Boys HS play in the fall, girls HS play in the spring, like the majority of the country does. Makes a lot sense and resolves a lot of issues. Softball already takes enough of a hit with Select soccer in the spring, this is a terrible idea. If girls decide to play soccer over softball there are reasons, they like soccer more, softball is boring, to name a few. Don't blame soccer. Was is a terrible idea is offering kids fewer options in hope they play some sport (softball) they might otherwise not play. Is softball is a great sport to play kids will choose to play it over other sports, apparently this is not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir! Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I would speculate there are not enough refs due to a lack of new refs joining the NKY association and some of the existing refs have either quit or retired. Boys HS play in the fall, girls HS play in the spring, like the majority of the country does. Makes a lot sense and resolves a lot of issues. Maybe 20 states play girls hs soccer in the spring. That's a thin majority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjs4470 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Maybe 20 states play girls hs soccer in the spring. That's a thin majority. Girls soccer being a spring sport is mostly in the states where Field Hockey has been the dominant fall sport for Girls and soccer is a fairly recent addition (in the last 15-20 years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CENTERREF Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 The match that Cooper had cancelled was with Scott. I thought your match with Scott CO on Tuesday had to be rescheduled due an issue with refs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CENTERREF Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 Ok I believe my original question concerning scheduling refs has been answered. OK next question, so if the schools find a little more money to pay the refs should we expect improved / consistent performance from the refs. Just asking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Card Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I thought your match with Scott CO on Tuesday had to be rescheduled due an issue with refs? Scott Co match was rescheduled, and played the next day, the match with Scott was cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gameplayedright Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I sure hope not, I want to think the refs are doing their best each and every time out now due to self pride and trying to do their best for the players. If you pay the same refs more money and they start doing a better job because of it, the ref situation is in way worse shape then some on here state it is. If the State pays your kids' school teachers more money will they do a better job? I want to believe my kids' teachers are doing the absolute best job they can right, no matter what the pay is. Now if more money results in more experienced, more qualified refs signing up, then YES, we should expect improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnboy13 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 "Boys HS play in the fall, girls HS play in the spring, like the majority of the country does. Makes a lot sense and resolves a lot of issues. If girls decide to play soccer over softball there are reasons, they like soccer more, softball is boring, to name a few. Don't blame soccer. Was is a terrible idea is offering kids fewer options in hope they play some sport (softball) they might otherwise not play. Is softball is a great sport to play kids will choose to play it over other sports, apparently this is not the case. ....and some can say the same thing about soccer. You also have HS coaches stressing the importance of playing select soccer to improve your chances of making/playing the following season, so this puts undo pressure on kids to choose. Also, HS softball is the ONLY HS sport that gets "hi-jacked" by the "Big 3" (basketball,volleyball, & soccer) with AAU, Club, & Select playing during their season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gameplayedright Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 In almost every occupation the pay scale is increased when you gain experience and a higher education. A school teacher with more experience and a master degree makes more than one with a bachelor degree. A teach with a PhD and more experience makes more than one with a master degree. The teachers are working for the same school system and teaching the same level students, so it is the level of education and experience that dictates the pay level. This may be part one of a two part solution to help the referee problem. If referees were paid more with a higher education (higher referee grade level) and more experience, it only make sense they will become better refs and this provides one incentive for them to get better. A grade 1 referee should make more then a grade 2, etc. And in at some point (professional leagues) maybe they do earn more. With the current system a grade 8 ref with one week experience makes the same as the grade 5 ref with 10 years experience, completely senseless. Part two is the difficult part. Will schools be willing to pay more for a higher grade level, more experienced referee? This same solution should be used for club soccer, but again will the club be willing to pay more? Does it equate to "you get what you pay for"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bothways Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I see another issue with this in that some schools will want "discount" referees that are cheaper and other will only want the best and it will then become a favoritism contest. "Why did we get so and so?" "We deserve what's his name" seems like the better pay option opens up some other problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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