As a ref, I am not getting involved with checking age cards., or anything else remotely close to that. When I ask a coach if all his players are certified and properly equipped that suffices for me. Anything more is not part of my responsibilities nor do I want the liability. Just a matter of time before one of the wacko parents out here starts suing. We get attacked enough by parents, just imagine if a kid shouldn't be playing...One less ref on the field.
Are you serious? This is part of a ref's job in other sports (e.g., soccer) but somehow it's not something lax refs should be doing in your mind?
