Referee coverage of recreational division games is sometimes incomplete.  Please read on ...

Why are all games not covered?
There are not enough junior referees for the younger division games and not enough adult USSF certified referees for the older division games.
 

Why are there not enough referees?
We know that we pay competitive fees for referees. But money alone is not an incentive for everyone.

One reason we lose referees - Coach behavior and referee criticism remain a problem.  it only takes a few incidents for young referees to become discouraged and to drop out. 

What can coaches do?

First, coaches can check their own behavior.  Please read and understand the rules, play by the rules and respect the referee.  

Will the referees get every call correct?  Probably not. But, will the coach who comments, argues and criticizes from the sideline be correct in all of his or her positions?  Definitely not. 

Also, behaviors such as substituting “on the fly” clearly create an environment of disrespect for the referee.  Again, please play by the rules.  If there is a difference in understanding, talk about it with the referee and opposing coach in civil tones before or after the game, or at half time.