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Old Wed Aug 31, 2016, 03:06pm
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The challenge around here is that the entry level for basketball officiating is the middle school level, and all middle school games require availability for a 4:00. Anyone spending even a minor amount of time in recruitment and training know how much of an impediment this is to getting new officials integrated into the system. The best are tied up until 5:00 and even a 6:00 arrival is pinching it for them.
Those veterans spoon-fed with ripe schedules get to pick their dates during a time slot later in the evening easy to make. Problem is, when they quit, there will be few to take their places. At least few that are good.
Not suggesting a solution, just the problem.
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