AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo Football Chapter of the Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO) is grappling with a significant shortage of referees as the new season approaches.
The chapter currently has about 115 members, but requires 145 to 150 officials to cover games for local student-athletes adequately. Without additional referees, some games may face scheduling changes.
“Friday Night football is a Texas tradition, and it takes dedicated officials to make it happen,” said Esrael Silva, Jr., President of the Amarillo Football Chapter. “We need more people to step up so our student-athletes can keep playing the game we all love.”
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