For the female officials out there

[Loudwhistle]

Originally Posted by Rita C

Tonight I reffed with two other female officials, friends. JV game.
We had a nice pregame, different in that we all participated, just one with the card to keep us on track.

We had a couple of varsity officials watching the game who said we officiated a great game. We had felt we did well but the affirmation was nice.

Even the loudmouth fan who usually keeps up a diatribe against the officials was quiet!

I felt like I really showed the official I really am tonight. It felt good.

And guys, this isn't meant to be any kind of put down. It's just so rare to have three women officials on a game, especially with all about the same level of experience and skill. It was a rare, fun experience. Most of the other women in the association live far enough away that it's rare we get to work together.

Rita

Rita,
Glad you had a real good game! We have one female in our association so far and she does a great job. I specifically remember a GV last year 3 person, she was one of the reffs, at half time walking into the reff room, I said, " I can't believe they pay us for this, man this is a fun game!" I haven't said that once this year. A couple of great games can sure bolster ones attitude.

[chseagle]

I've seen more female NCAA officials that female HS/MS officials.

A question for everyone, any ideas why there's not so many female officials doing HS/MS?

Couldn't this be considered a Title IX offense? LMAO

[Adam]

Originally Posted by chseagle

I've seen more female NCAA officials that female HS/MS officials.

A question for everyone, any ideas why there's not so many female officials doing HS/MS?

Couldn't this be considered a Title IX offense? LMAO

A serious answer is that, as Rut pointed out, the few that actually get involved tend to move up quickly. The ones that are competent don't do ms for long, the ones that aren't competent tend to hang it up (just like the boys).

We actually have quite a few in my area working hs games. I don't know about middle school.