The early games are usually reserved for younger refs to get experience. Without being there and a parent of a young referee (also a club player), this is usually the case. People (usually parents who are experts that never played a single game or taken a coaching or ref course) are always complaining about the quality of the officiating these days. It's no wonder that Maple has a problem finding good qualified officials with all the crap happening on a regular basis, which now seems to be the norm and getting worse. Many of the refs I know are fleeing Maple for NEP due to a safer working environment, better pay and cash on the spot. This will be my daughters last season officiating Maple games. NEP looks much more inviting. Maple needs to do more. If a coach is suspended, they should be barred from ANY club activities, including any involvement with any other team(s) they may be involved with (practices, games, etc...).
I'm ok with "professional coaches" at U10 & 11 as long as they behave "professionally".
I'm ok with "professional coaches" at U10 & 11 as long as they behave "professionally".
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