[Rich]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

1- Not reject someone, again, bring people into officiating who can be MORE of an asset to the association.

2-I personally believe that if you played or coached the game, you have a concept of the game BEFORE you become a referee. I agree they are different and it is not necessary but helpful.

Does YOUR association accept every applicant? We have for years. Most years we get about 5 to 10 new officials. I am looking to recruit officials who will lead us into the next 15 to 20 years.

literally half of our 50 members are over 50 years old. We need youth and we are not getting it. 4 of the 6 new referees this year were over 50 years old.

Of course we accept everyone. Why wouldn't we?