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Luckily (for us!) one team very much over-matched the other so it was pretty much a blow-out. I was the referee so I pretty much controlled the game myself without much need for him to do anything except handle substitutions (I officiate rec leagues by myself so it wasn't anything unusual for me). I just couldn't help but be upset that he got the same pay as me for doing next to nothing. ( oh well, at least he drove!)
In our area we have very few elementary or even Jr. High volleyball leagues for newer officials to learn from. Unfortunately because of this, along with a lack of officials, we are forced to use new officials for high school matches (same officials are used for both the jv and varsity). From talking to a co-worker who officiates basketball he tells me that you must work your way up to be able to officiate varsity games in his chapter of officials.
I guess I was just curious to see if any other sports had the same problem with officials who didn't really care about the sport, they only cared about getting paid. By the way, this guy told me that he uses the pay checks from all the officiating he does to take trips to Las Vegas. I wish I could use mine for that!!
Ken
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