Game Fees? Especially on West Coast

[thadrus]

Pizanno,

I'm a first year, so I haven't done any varsity stuff. However, I work (occupation not officiating) with a 12 yr vet and spend a lot of time with a large group in this area. (Just so you know that this is second hand.) In my area, the rates are usually set by the leagues. Non-league games (where the AD hires the officials) usually follow suit with the same amount. One local league pays $70/nite, another only $45. Can't find any rhyme or reason. Doesn't appear to be based on school size, league size, etc. I have one very small rural school (less than 35 students in 10-12 grades) that pays me $45 for one JV game. Keep in mind that we are in a very rural area of the country.