How many officials on the field?

[Mike Simonds]

We are doing 5 man for JV and 7 man for varsity. Most other associations in the state are using 4 or 5 man for JV and 5 man for varsity.

I do prefer working 5 man especially in set crews when you have 5 guys who love working together... 7 man is great for the play-offs.

The main issue is recruiting and retaining qualified officials. I don't understand how schools can use the budget argument when officials are such a small percentage of the total as AB mentioned.

Our association last season had to cover 2 JV and 2 V games per week, including timers and chain crews. But now the same number of officials (about 25) will have to cover 3 JV and 3 V games per week. There will be Friday and Saturday games which should help somewhat.

But the problem I see is recruitment and retention.