What is up with AZ?

[stripes]

I know they "we don't have the money" card is routinely played when the issue of going to 3 person is brought up. When this was being discussed in UT, I asked several coaches if they could fund raise the extra $500 they needed each year to pay for the 3rd official (10 home games @ $50/game). Every one of them said yes. They might not have the $$ in the current budget, but if they can get the money to cover the cost...IT IS NOT A MONEY ISSUE.

There will always be a "learning curve" when you create the 3rd slot, but that works itself out over time. We can train officials all we need to and the best learning occurs on the court.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by stripes

When this was being discussed in UT, I asked several coaches if they could fund raise the extra $500 they needed each year to pay for the 3rd official (10 home games @ $50/game). Every one of them said yes. They might not have the $$ in the current budget, but if they can get the money to cover the cost...IT IS NOT A MONEY ISSUE.

You really think they were going to tell you "no?"

If it's not money, please tell us what it is.

[stripes]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

You really think they were going to tell you "no?"

If it's not money, please tell us what it is.

They all go to money first, because they don't want to think outside the box to come up with the funds. They can all find it.

[Mregor]

Originally Posted by Rich

The conference I assign went 3-person last season. We did not cut pay per official. We paid $60 per official 2-person and last year paid $60 per person 3-person. This cost each school $1320 -- 22 home games (11 boys, 11 gjrls).

Pretty sure I was making $55 for 2-person there 15 years ago. Not much COLA adjustments over that time.

[Mregor]

Originally Posted by stripes

I just moved to AZ and called the local assignor about refereeing here. I was shocked to find out that the whole state does only 2-person! Most of the basketball world is on the 3-person bandwagon and they are woefully behind the times. Can someone explain the rationale for this as well as the possibility of changing this? I lived in Utah when the change to 3-person came about so I know that it is NOT ABOUT MONEY. Schools can fund raise the $500-1000 extra that it will cost.

Not sure that I want to go back to 2-person...

You do not need to look any further than the State Commissioner of Officials. There are not even local associations or any in-season meetings. It sucks.