Well, it varies vastly. In Illinois we have the post season using 3 person, but the regular season is a different story. I have done 3 person for the JV and Varsity in the same night. I will even 3 person for just Varsity, but never just a JV game. And pay has been as low as $25 to $75. It depends on each school and school district. But again in this state, it is extremely rare to have a girl-boy varsity game in the same night. I do not know if many officials would go for that.
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Originally posted by BktBallRef
In NC, it is mandatory that all varsity basketball game be officiated by a 3 person crew. Last year, our association started working 3 man in JV games as well. We normally work a girls game followed by a boys game. We receive $70 for working the two games.
It seems strange to me that we are always considered to be behind the times in the South, yet there seems to be more 3 man in the southestern US than in any other part of the country. How does our 3 man game fee compare to the 2 man fee in other parts of the country? I really don't think we have anymore money available here than in NY or Ohio. Are 2 man states reluctant to accept less pay and go to the 3 man system?
Many veteran officials also see it as a threat to their schedule. In reality, it could actually add a few years to their career.
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