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Post by guest007 on Nov 15, 2006 0:30:26 GMT -5
This is especially for those above High School who can make some extra money and keep in touch with the sport by becoming referees. Most states have a tough time getting enough refs to cover the competitions. Why? These guys sit on the sidelines but don't get involved. Some go on to college careers at various levels but few become referees.
No better way to be close to the action and keep up with the kids than on the mat.
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Post by gripsnhips on Nov 15, 2006 8:06:49 GMT -5
I think its because the more experience you have.....the more chances you've had to be at the "bad end" of the zebra's calls. I know that I would hate being a referee.
I think its also caught a stigma of "those who couldn't wrestle ref"
Plus, if you have a full time job, generally, you want your weekends off.
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Post by NoMoreLies on Nov 15, 2006 10:03:22 GMT -5
It takes someone special to ref. Its low pay, long hours, and more importantly no love. I love to ref open tournaments and if I weren't coaching I would probably go into reffing.
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Post by Wiltz on Nov 15, 2006 11:15:50 GMT -5
It takes someone special to ref. Its low pay, long hours, and more importantly no love. I love to ref open tournaments and if I weren't coaching I would probably go into reffing. I did some reffing at some kid tournaments. But, alas I gave it up because parents suck. i will probably volunteer again next year just not to ref. |
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Post by Mike on Nov 15, 2006 14:07:30 GMT -5
You can make decent money for some kids tournaments, between $125 and $175 for an 8-10 hour day, but for USA events, you make virtually nothing. I can make between $75 and $125 for a dual. It is a way to give back to the sport and stay close as well. It isn't easy work though, especially at first. After you learn a few tricks of the trade it makes things easier. This year, the new rule about letting the disk hit the ground will suck, that was one of the little tricks to keep from having to bend over an extra 200 times + a day. Why more don't do it? I imagine the free weekends and desire to coach is greater. I know that I prefer coaching, but don't make as much money. I try to set aside different times of the year where I do different things. Right now, focusing more on officiating.  |
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Post by RYou on Nov 16, 2006 16:31:44 GMT -5
I think reffing wrestling is the toughest of the sports. Far too many parents are blind and really don't know the rules. I think wrestlng refs take more abuse than any other sport.
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Post by tpay on Nov 18, 2006 6:49:58 GMT -5
Over the years I have volunteered to ref, scorekeep and work the bout room at local freestyle tourneys, always refusing any pay for this. I have also worked a couple California JC State Tournaments. Just my way of keeping in touch with the sport I love and keeping in contact with the great people I've met. Of course I have received the usual abuse from ignorant parents & coaches, but I always try to keep calm and explain the situation. Most times that will end the the discussion, have also been called an asshole a couple of times. As long as the experienced people respect me and keep asking for my assistance, I will continue to help.
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