Officially taking early retirement from Adult Men's Wreck League

[RefsNCoaches]

I gave up Adult Leagues years ago...to many babies crying, too many boxers wanting to throw fists, too many "stars" not getting fair treatment......Not worth the measly amount they pay to deal with that garbage. The facilities/centers these are played in will typically cater to their paying customers anyway (the players) and don't want to back the officials.

[jTheUmp]

Originally Posted by RefsNCoaches

The facilities/centers these are played in will typically cater to their paying customers anyway (the players) and don't want to back the officials.

And here's the root of the problem... from the league's perspective, the players are "revenue" and the officials are an expense.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

And here's the root of the problem... from the league's perspective, the players are "revenue" and the officials are an expense.

As someone who picks and chooses what I work, for me it's about location, money, and potential for BS. When potential for BS goes up, the rate needs to go up. And for rec stuff, it all has to be close to the house.

I end up doing about 3-4 a year because of my criteria.

[UNIgiantslayers]

Originally Posted by Rich

As someone who picks and chooses what I work, for me it's about location, money, and potential for BS. When potential for BS goes up, the rate needs to go up. And for rec stuff, it all has to be close to the house.

I end up doing about 3-4 a year because of my criteria.

Ours is $25 a game/hour, and the league rotates locations all within 5 miles of my house. I think they'd have to give me at least $40 per game to ever consider it again. 5 hours on a Sunday night is not worth this hassle.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by UNIgiantslayers

Ours is $25 a game/hour, and the league rotates locations all within 5 miles of my house. I think they'd have to give me at least $40 per game to ever consider it again. 5 hours on a Sunday night is not worth this hassle.

I don't do adults. I'm talking kids, myself.

I worked 3 6th grade games on Saturday for $35 each about 6 miles from the house. Total commitment including driving? Less than 4 hours.

[Kansas Ref]

Originally Posted by Rich

I don't do adults. I'm talking kids, myself.

I worked 3 6th grade games on Saturday for $35 each about 6 miles from the house. Total commitment including driving? Less than 4 hours.

*Sweet deal you have going on there; however, the rest of us must contend with considerably less of a game fee and more of a headache.
Do you encounter the same level of angst if it is women's wreck league games?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Kansas Ref

*Sweet deal you have going on there; however, the rest of us must contend with considerably less of a game fee and more of a headache.
Do you encounter the same level of angst if it is women's wreck league games?

I decided not to get the headaches for the money being offered (adult and kids) locally. I might run some to loosen up after a break, but that's about it.

[grunewar]

Our Association does several Men's League's. They rate from "A" - former College and HS players still in their youth with much above the rim play......to "C," older or less skilled players, but still, not bad ball.

I choose to avoid the "A" League as I have heard horror stories of fights and the police being called on occasion.

The "C" League has some decent, competitive games and while the testosterone does fly at times, I rarely have an issue and most of the time they're friendly.

I take a "B" or "C" game every now and again, but, wouldn't go out of my way to schedule them or try and bank a lot of these games. (Usually $40/game)

[Adam]

I'd consider it for $40 / game. The one nearest my home brought in an assigner from 60 miles away, cutting out the local association.

Emails were sent, and expectations were set. Let's just say I get an email now and then from that assigner but I still don't know how much they're paying (they are doing 3-man, though).

[griblets]

When you have no support from your assignor, it's time to move on. Now.