An issue is regardless of the standard of referring some people think it is OK and acceptable to act like an intimidating prick.
If this is not addressed why would anyone want to be a ref?
And despite Mainland's better late than never effort last week, I had to endure idiot parents/supporters in a Junior Game on Saturday. If kids have no respect for the ref at 11/12 years of age when will they learn it? And if their parents think their sideline behavior is acceptable how can we expect their lil' darlings to not copy?
Maybe we need some heavy sanctions to finally get some people to pull their heads in.
An issue is regardless of the standard of referring some people think it is OK and acceptable to act like an intimidating prick.
If this is not addressed why would anyone want to be a ref?
And despite Mainland's better late than never effort last week, I had to endure idiot parents/supporters in a Junior Game on Saturday. If kids have no respect for the ref at 11/12 years of age when will they learn it? And if their parents think their sideline behavior is acceptable how can we expect their lil' darlings to not copy?
Maybe we need some heavy sanctions to finally get some people to pull their heads in.