3 man for sophomore?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Altor

I talked to a conference assigner many years ago (before the Internet, when officials sent post cards with their open dates to assigners) who told me that if an official only had Friday and Saturday nights open (the traditional times for boys games in this area) and no Thursdays or Saturday afternoons (the traditional times for girls), that he threw the post card in the trash with prejudice.

I know plenty of officials who simply wouldn't work for that assignor. Personally, I don't mind working girls - as long as I'm working at least 60% or so boys dates.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Schools hiring different quality officials for boys' and girls' events could provide grounds for a liability claim under Title IX.

Many people here seem to find this topic unpleasant, and it's largely irrelevant to officiating, so that's all I'm going to say.

Not sure where that legal standard would come from. We are independent contractors, how can someone make me work any level I choose not to? If they make me do that, then they would violate my rights and an independent contractor and I would have a claim of being an employee.

Peace

[SNIPERBBB]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I'm surprised that the existence of distinct associations for boys and girls doesn't prompt Title IX issues.

This may be soon coming to Ohio with the OHSAA wanting associations to split between boys and girls basketball, (read as you will have to join 2 associations unless you want to do one or the other). They are trying to get baseball and softball associations to split up, which is more reasonable than the boy/girl basketball thing. (still won't mean squat in basketball tournament selection process in the SE district)

Then again..our baseball/softball association secretary has been warning us about that for the last 2 or 3 years with no changes yet.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

It would be interesting if the schools are able to use two for girls without dealing with Title IX complaints.

I've said the same many times. I have never felt I *needed* three on a girls game here. I've rarely felt that 2 was sufficient on the boys side.

Title IX or political correctness?

[Adam]

Probably both.

[ref3808]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I've said the same many times. I have never felt I *needed* three on a girls game here. I've rarely felt that 2 was sufficient on the boys side.

Title IX or political correctness?

Agree totally.

[letemplay]

I'm assistant coach this season at the local middle school (Sub-JV level, 7th and 8th graders) Usually we have 2 certified (but this level experience only) officials to do a boys and girls DH. Other day we were at a school 45 miles away that used 2 in street clothes from the stands...two nights later in a different county we get a 3 whistle varsity level crew. Seems anything goes at this age group...got some real gems from the undercover refs!!