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Schools have to pay the same for women's and men. I think that goes back to title 9. I would not want to be the administration at any school that did not pay the same for women's as they do for men's - that is just asking for a beatdown.
As for the difference in officials, I would have to say it is a different game and that draws different types of officials. I know for myself in the HS ranks, I get more 'ampd' up for a men's game than I do for a women's game. However, I always try to remind myself that each game deserves the absolute best I have in terms of judgement, mechanics and game management - regardless of if it is a women's or men's game. Women's games are usually officiated differently than men's games, because it is a different game - not better or worse, but different. Women's games are usually called a little tighter than men's, because no-one likes to see their little girl getting bumped around. That difference alone will usually slow down a game and make it difficult for some officials to stay together on how they are calling the game and how they are managing the game. Of course, there are execptions to everything I just said - as there are really amazing women's teams and there are really crappy men's games that I dread when I get my schedule.
As for female officials, they are fast tracked. I am not complaining or saying it is right or wrong. But at least in my area, if you are a female and can call a game with any sort of consistency, you will move up faster than men. If you wanted too you could even scrutinize it further that attractive female officials move even faster up the ranks - but that is a function of society. However, with that said, once they get to whatever level they are trying to get too - it will sort itself out usually. Being a female official might open certain doors quicker for you, but to stay in the upper tiers any official has to show the ability to belong there.
As for prestige, yes there is a little more 'juice' with the men's than the women's. Again, I think it is just the way it is, not right or wrong just life.
So that is my 2 cents - hopefully I haven't offended anyone with my comments.
thanks,
dan
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