2 man or 3 man (woman)

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by DLH17

I'm hearing reports that the economy has affected the finances of many L.A. area schools so much lately, the use of 3 man crews for for varsity games in that area is longer the norm. And, not only are 2 man crews being used, but game fees have dropped from 75 to 50 per official.

Is that real US currency or Arniescript?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by justacoach

Is that real US currency or Arniescript?

"Dear Referee, the State of California owes you $50 for services rendered. We thank you for your patience in not submitting this for US currency until January 1, 2020."

[BillyMac]

My comments apply to both boys and girls games. 95% of regular season varsity games are two person games. All subvarsity games are two person games. Sometimes we'll use three officials in holiday tournament games, or in games that involve big city powerhouses. Some, but not all, conference tournament finals are three person. State tournament games below the quarterfinals are all two person assignments. Quarterfinals on up are all three person games. Someday we'll figure that it's the 21st century.

[26 Year Gap]

Have not done any BV with 2. Have done a few GV with 3. No JV with 3. Pay difference is slightly more for 2. All tournaments and post-season have 3 on the crew.

[Kingsman1288]

All 2 person for all levels here in my area of sunny SoCal, the exception being some holiday tournaments and quarter-finals and beyond for the playoffs

[Scratch85]

Originally Posted by Kingsman1288

All 2 person for all levels here in my area of sunny SoCal, the exception being some holiday tournaments and quarter-finals and beyond for the playoffs

Kingsman: Your tag line verifies the use of 2-man in SoCal. Not always true in 3-man.

In my part of Indiana all V games are 3-man. I still hear some rumors about smaller rural teams using 2-man but I haven't seen it for a couple of years.

All JV games are still 2-man. Which makes the transition period between JV and V pretty awkward.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Scratch85

All JV games are still 2-man. Which makes the transition period between JV and V pretty awkward.

I did two-man BJV last night between two big schools and find it easier doing three-man V. Two-man between good F or JV teams can be tough IMO.

[Welpe]

From what I understand, many districts around here use three whistle but there are also some that use two. Same with some private schools.

Originally Posted by Scratch85

Kingsman: Your tag line verifies the use of 2-man in SoCal. Not always true in 3-man.

I've heard this before. What is the meaning behind that phrase?

[cmhjordan23]

In Wisconsin only 2 required until postseason. Sometimes a crew of two will bring a third official. They need to get some 3 man in before playoffs. They just split the two checks between the three of them.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Have not done any BV with 2. Have done a few GV with 3. No JV with 3. Pay difference is slightly more for 2. All tournaments and post-season have 3 on the crew.

This makes me curious; are there some schools that use 3 for boys and 2 for girls?

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

This makes me curious; are there some schools that use 3 for boys and 2 for girls?

All I can tell you is that in my primary association, I have yet to see 3 on a crew in a GV game. And I have yet to see [with the exception of a small private school with a smaller court] 2 on a crew in a BV game. In my secondary association, there are always 3 assigned to a varsity game.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

All I can tell you is that in my primary association, I have yet to see 3 on a crew in a GV game. And I have yet to see [with the exception of a small private school with a smaller court] 2 on a crew in a BV game. In my secondary association, there are always 3 assigned to a varsity game.

That's interesting; wonder how long it'll be before someone considers this a Title IX violation.

[rsl]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

This makes me curious; are there some schools that use 3 for boys and 2 for girls?

Utah has five divisions, 1A through 5A. 4A and 5A boys varsity use three man. 1A, 2A, and 3A varsity and all sub-varsity use two man.

Everything is two man on the girl's side.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rsl

Utah has five divisions, 1A through 5A. 4A and 5A boys varsity use three man. 1A, 2A, and 3A varsity and all sub-varsity use two man.

Everything is two man on the girl's side.

Hmm, I wasn't aware of that.