Quote Originally Posted by Lofty View Post
The only code that has this under control is Rugby Union. There's a precident set there and officials are treated with absolute respect, you do not get away with anything.

Rugby and Gridiron... you swear within earshot of an umpire and you'll get a flag. Back chat to the ref, get a flag. Touch a ref (even just a hand on the shoulder), get a flag and potentially
ejected. Only person permitted to even speak to an official about any call made are the designated captains.

Start taking a stronger approach to refereeing and within a couple of seasons you can get the 'respect' level sorted out.