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I know that money is an issue with all of us, especially with the economy. But we are talking not just about the proper calling of out of bounds and offsides but the safety of these young men and women as they play the "beautiful game". SCHSL mandates $41 per varsity match for soccer officials. At an average of 17 reg season matches and lets say 20 on a team, this works out to @ $35 per player per season for the 3rd official. Football ref fees are $80 for field refs and $44 for "eco"?? for 5? officials per game. How about some equity. The booster clubs need to come forward and support this issue. A great focus for team fundraising. Not and issue that a school would like to see included in a Title 9 suit.

Where did you find the $41 figure?

Per-official fees vary...for a 3-man system, the center ref will receive one fee and the ARs another...for a 2-man system, the pay is equalized but different from any of the 3-man rates; mileage is also added for each official present depending on travel distance.

The figures come from the SCHSL "Rules and Regulations Governing Contests 2011-2012" on page B-64. And yes, my analysis was flawed in that each official is entitled to mileage of 45 cents per mile with a $9 minimum adding a min of $7 per player of cost for the 3rd ref for the season. Unlike club soccer, SCHSL does not differentiate between referees and AR's per the document referenced above. Football, baseball and softball refs are paid at different rates based on the position worked (base vs field, etc.) but not soccer. Hmm!!! I am not aware if schools have to follow this regime or if they can pay more for center ref in a 3 man system. But budgets being what they are, I seriously doubt that they would. Can anyone who has been involved in paying hs soccer officials recently respond to this?

Based on our billing over the last several years, there has been a differentiation. Maybe this year things have changed? You're absolutely right about the listing in the SCHSL documentation this year.

the rate is $41 per official, but the assignor may pay more for the center and less for A/R. As long as it adds up to $123

That makes sense.