Adult League in Turmoil

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by mbyron

This would do the trick. Notice that Bob's first suggestion is not preemptive suspension, but rather the institution of suspension policies. These should be progressive, for instance: 2nd ejection, miss 2 games; 3rd ejection, miss 5 games; 4th ejection in a season, banned from the league.

You're just too nice a guy, Mike.

We've had similar problems over the years in basketball with a mens rec league and in football with a mens flag league. We told them both that the only way that they would get officials is (1) first ejection is one game, and (2) second ejection is the rest of the year. If contact was involved in either ejection, it would immediately be a lifetime ban. We also told them that there was zero tolerance, with no recourse for any ejection. Iow, a player got one kick at the can.

If they truly want to clean their leagues up, they'll agree. If they don't, let 'em do their own damn games.