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I work in the same association and I think that 14 games so far given the way the games are assigned is about normal. One preseason week I had 4 games, but most weeks I average 2-3 a week... Since most games are Tuesdays and Fridays there are limited opportunities to do more than 2 per week...
Dont know who your friend is but my advice is that those who complain the loudest about their schedule have more issues in getting games. If there is truly an issue with schedule it may take an honest heart to heart talk with the chapter president and get an honest scoop. |
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November 2010 MS - 4 JC - 2 HS BV - 2 HS GV - 0 HS subV - 1 December 2010 JC - 2 HS BV - 17 HS GV - 3 HS subV - 6 Two month total = 37 |
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And to rub salt into the wound, no mileage pay. The association covers a large geographic area. I had a game a couple of weeks ago that was a 2 Hr and 20 Min. drive.
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Therefore, the BoR can set the fee they will pay at anything they like. It doesn't mean that ANYONE has to take those games! If $80 is not reasonable, then officials can pass on the HS games and do something else. On the other hand, so long as officials are accepting the games, $80 is the going rate. It takes two to create a contract. |
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$80 for 2 games? Things haven't changed in Tennessee. I bet they pay more now for 1 varsity football game. A shame. |
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Kansas sucks for the fact that schools are limited to 20 games not counting postseason. All of mine are GV/BV doubleheaders and thus far I have worked 5 nights for a total of 10 games. Have 10 more or so nights scheduled so looking at 30 games when the season ends.
Contrast this to when I was in Arkansas/Memphis area: Arkansas small schools started BBall in October if they didn't have football. It was split JH/HS V doubleheaders, almost all three whistle, with girls on M/Th and boys on T/Fr. It was not unusual to do over 100 games in a season, not counting any weekend or wreck ball. I miss it. |
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I guess I look at it differently. I do this as a hobby and not a source of income. As long as my fees pays my expenses (always does plus some left over) I don't complain. I don't have a problem with what TSSAA pays - although MS is actually a better deal if you are strictly talking pay because you get $65 for a DH and usually the games are within 10-15 minutes of you house as opposed to a HS that you may have to travel a hour or more one way.
I figure when I get to the point where I don't think it is worth it, I will quit. But how many hobbies actually pay you to participate? ![]() By the way I average 4-6 games a week from the beginning of the season until the end of it so I work all I want to work. Robby |
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This has been quite the interesting season for me so far...
November: Jr High: 6 Soph: 1 December: Jr High: 3 Frosh: 2 Soph: 1 JV: 3 Won't work my next game until Jan. 28th. I'll be surprised if I clear 30 games this year.
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TSSAA requires referees belong to a local association, require the schools to use an association to supply referees, assign +/or approve the schools serviced by each association. TSSAA appoints the assigning officer and supervisor of each association. Any referee who turns down a game that was assigned on an unblocked date in our association has 3 other assignments removed. So no, short of not refereeing High School at all there is no "two parties to a contract" freedom in TN. In the past a significant portion of an association attempted to start a new association to advocate for better pay and mileage compensation. TSSAA simply refused to sanction their elected assignor and supervisor and reminded the schools that if they used referees from an unsanctioned association that they would have to forfeit their games. Would I rather get paid $80 and get some exercise and enjoy being around the game? Yes I would. Is there any sibilance of "independent contract" or free market principle in the "unilateral" nature of TSSAA policies? NO. |
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