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[quote=Anonymous]I ran an all-star tournament in a diamond sport this past summer. We considered allowing teen umpires for the lower age divisions because getting enough adults is tough. However then someone on the committee remembered that the lower age divisions are the absolute worst when it comes to abusing officials, and we stuck with the adults. Had to pay through the nose for it, but given I saw nastiness at that tournament I never see in regular games, it was worth it. The tournament directors should know parents/coaches at the younger ages simply can't be trusted. Is that the way it should be? No. Is it worth ruining the officiating experience for a teenager to ignore harsh realities? No. All-star rec tournaments at lower age divisions are the first time for many parents (and some coaches) things feel like they "matter." People go insane. There's literally a mockumentary about it.[/quote]
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