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Here in Maryland, we have the exact same problem, however at least your paid a little (No Alot Better), then we are here for a Varsity game. We currently make 52, 55, and 58 for Varsity games depending on the county and/or if it is a private school. Our "Catholic" league, which is supposed to be the "best ball" in the area and has more than enough money to add the extra official, has never been 3-man officiated and at this time, I don't see it coming very soon. Part of the problem for my association is we don't have enough guys who A) Go to camp each summer to learn 3-man, B) Will take the time, say in September & October when applicant classes are being taught to attend 3-Man classes. Since we already have the gym and classrooms for the applicant class it really is a no brainer why it can't be taught for a two month period twice a week, and C) The older veterans rebel against any form of a paycut for this type of officiating as many are only out there to get paid. They don't understand for many of them, it will extend their careers and they will make even more money in the long run.

To top it off we have only had 3-man officiating at our state championship level for the past 2 years and last year the Maryland State Playoffs put 3-man officiating at the regional semi's and finals, but are taking it back out this year and are only going to keep it at the state semi's and finals. So in my state we are actually going backwards.

I don't know what to say, but I can talk til I'm blue in the face, but your right you always here the price issue as a reason not to do it. There has to be some sort of compromise out there so that this game can be officiated properly with 3 officials because the game has risen to that level and it is needed.