[Cordileran]

I also have officiated intramurals for the past few years concentrating on flag, but also doing softball and volleyball. Effective leadership and support of officials need to be in place starting from the director on down to the supervisors.

Any ejection due to sportsmanship issues carries an automatic one game suspension and a required meeting with the director. IDs are checked every week and at least one supervisor is on duty on each field or court to deal with injuries, unruly players, etc.

I agree player knowledge of the rules is an issue (officials too, I had a back judge blow the play dead after a punt returner signaled fair catch, but that's a different topic). I'd suggest increasing the team registration fee by $7 and give the captain a rule book.

The pay sucks, but I enjoy what I'm doing. I've met many and gotten to know many players and fellow officials and that is worth the occasional jackass on the field. I'd work for free (maybe not as many games however).