[JAdams]

Here in SW Ohio, each team is allowed up to five pre-season scrimmages. Most teams use them all. It is strongly suggested that each of us refs volunteer to work a scrimmage or two. Most of the time we don't get paid anything, but some of the associations around here "recommend" that the home coach pass us $10 or so for gas money (most don't). However, coaches generally do appreciate our working their scrimmages, and it's a good chance to tug on the whistle a little before the real games begin. Often it's a lot of work, particularly if there are only two of us and the teams alternate quarters between varsity and JV.