‘Cool It’: Rowdy Parents Blamed For ‘Alarming Shortage’ Of High School Referees

COLUMBUS, Ohio (CBS Local) — Parents of high school athletes in Ohio are being told to “cool it.”
The Ohio High School Athletic Association says it is losing officials and referees big time because of bad behavior by the fans. So the OHSAA has written a letter to moms and dads encouraging them to be good sports at their children’s games.
“When you attend an athletic event that involves your son or daughter, cheer to your heart’s content, enjoy the camaraderie