[phs1986]

In the middle school games you do not have to be licensed. I am a licensed official in the 12th region and I see silly things as well but never "No blood No foul." I think they should do some type of screening for the middle school level before putting just anyone out there. If the ref isn't there to help the kids and is there just for the money you don't need them.

Nice post.....

But I have to add this.... WHY, if referee's don't have to be licensed for middle school/jr. high games do they (teams and schools) have to adhere to KHSAA rules? In my opinion... you can't half-way do something... if your gonna play by the rules on some situtations, then you need to on all situtations. I feel they should require that there be licensed ref's at any game above 6th grade. PERIOD! I do agree with you though that if they are there for the money, you don't need em'.