Regarding the SIZE of the referee pool--- It seems a logical solution to me to try and recruit some of the 'unemployed' referees that are around during soccer season. Where do all the basketball officials go once basketball season is over? I'm sure there is a list of them somewhere just as there is in soccer. A little more soccer specific training and certification, then an 'apprenticeship' period as an AR before stepping on the field as a CR.
Simple? Probably not. Possible? I don't see why not.
tk
