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Bart
I share EMM's disappointment with your reply. I am not sure that anything he said justifies responding in this manner. It seems a tad on the harsh side to me.
EMM
You have been coaching and playing a while, so you know the drill. Every ref will do things differently. In lower level games, there are many who will not give them the attention that I believe these games deserve. Some refs are just there to get the game over with. It is unfortunate, but that is reality.
There are many others who want to call the game well, but may choose to pass on certain calls in younger age groups and lower skill levels. If the games consistently aren't staying on schedule and the schedule is reasonable, then there are probably too many whistles for the skill level of the players. If they are right on schedule, then the refs have probably done an ok job of balancing the rules of basketball with the flow of a game.
Refs in lower level games can't, won't and shouldn't call everything. What they choose to call and to ignore is not always scientific, and it may not always seem consistent, though hopefully they are trying to be. I used to referee youth soccer and had the same issue, though with all the bball violations, it is even more complicated. It is very difficult to call these games. That's what you live with in the lower age groups.
If you have an issue with one league and have options, vote with your feet. I coach AAU, and will not return to some tournaments/organizations because of the group of refs they employ. Other tournaments I make it a point to go to because the reffing is so well done and I think my players deserve to have well-refereed games. This is sometimes the option you have to take if you think it is that bad.
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