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The number of refs is decided by the host school. Some schools always have 3 refs, they tend to be the ones that have large fan support. Others only have 2 refs becuase they cannot afford to pay for the 3rd referee. If fans aren't coming to the game, no ticket sales are generated, and thus lack of funds to pay for officials.
Some coaches look at thier schedule and determine that certain games will require a 3rd set of eyes and request a 3rd ref for just certain matches (ie. a match that may determine the region champion, a heated rivalry match, etc...).
Bottom line, refs cost money. Some schools have money to afford 3, others have barely enough money to sponsor a team and can barely afford 2 refs. I have never met a coach that said they would always like to have 2 refs. 3 is ideal, but not always economical.

What is cost difference from two to three per game? In two man system they each get more than the AR's would get in 3 man right?

Roughly $35 - $40, plus travel.

So we sit through the pain of two ref games for the lack $40 per game?

I say pain becasue as my son is a ref I know the refs can not see all, and also often see much more than we give them credit for. Six eyes are better than two, but $40 a game? Thats it?

should start doing bake sales and carwashes

Region 3 does it best to schedule 3 refs for all games. And the majority of refs do the best job they can. It should be mandatory that every parent ref a game and see how it is on the pitch vs. sitting up in the stands. Much different!

What there are about 8-10 home games a year? I am assuming playoff already have 3 refs right?

So we need about $400 a year more to make it 3 per home game?

Considering most have never even played it would be a true learning experience for many.

Sounds like a great theme for a reality show! (hey, I better run and get a patent on that idea!)

and would prob be hard to get a ref to come out for just one game if you decided to go with 2 for jv and 3 varsity. I know that I would only be looking for double headers in order to maximize my trip.