[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bballref3966

I wouldn't have a problem with this either, but this isn't the case in SC. Working scrimmages for free is simply a requirement to get full credit with the ratings system, and again, the state thinks it's our "duty to the schools."

We don't have the option of not working scrimmages that we are assigned to, unless we want our schedule or rating to suffer. At least in my district, scrimmages are not assigned through Arbiter, so the option of declining them is not there (and wouldn't be a good idea anyway for the sake of rating points and reputation with the assigner).

I do not have a problem working scrimmages for free, however, I expect to have the backing to take care of business. I have a problem with the state and assigner expecting us to cater to the schools.

That sounds like a system issue. But we are independent contractors (At least we are in my state) and if that is the case you should be able to decline any assignment unless they want to deal with a lawsuit potentially. Then again you said it has a ratings component and not doing so has consequences and you can decline such assignment.

Peace