An answer and a question/thought: The home school decides when to ask for 3 referees. Most of the schools in the Columbia ask for 3 for region matches. And in response to the person who said they would not travel for one match, I do this on many nights. It may not "maximize" my time but it does allow for 3 referees when needed or requested. And that is why I referee, for the kids and the game.
Now for my question, we all hear that the reason we do not get 3 for all varsity matches is the cost. Why does basketball always get 3 referees for all varsity (boys and girls) games? If I am correct it is mandated by the high school league. Just think about this, the basketball referee covers a court about a third the size of a soccer pitch with less than half the players on the court at one time.
Just some food for thought.
