Kansas City Zebras Endangered

Apparently, the great resignation impacts every aspect of local life . . .

This latest rebuke of middle-class life captures our attention . . . If only because it's interesting that NOBODY wants to take abuse from SUV drivers anymore. 

On the other hand . . .

Some critics might claim that the absence of referees surprisingly improves officiating.

Check the MSM story . . .

The uncertainty of an available umpire is impacting every level of amateur sports, from youth, to travel, to high school games.

"I know assigners are scrambling to find officials, I know games are getting canceled," Hatfield said.

Hatfield serves on the MSHSAA Officials Advisory Committee. He gave a few reasons for the continuing problem.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Amateur sports in Kansas City-area continue feeling impact of referee shortage

WESTON, Mo. - Nationwide, and here in the Kansas City area, all levels of amateur sports are feeling the impacts of an ongoing problem that has been present since before the pandemic - a shortage of referees, umpires and officials.

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