Yes last season the refs did do it for free, (at Neil's request) although it was budgeted at $50.00 / game refs fees. as for how much a business would need to sponsor, here is a break down of last years Club Financial Classic (women's games only) Referees Fees - $(280.00), Food for tournament officials - $(218.40),Trophies - $(315.00), T-shirts and showbags - $(1724.50), Court Hire - $(660.00), Payment & Donation to CDBC - $(500.00), Payment to Photographers - $(300.00) Additional Expenses - $(700.00) so for a tournament involving only women's teams you would be looking at approx $5000.00 add the men and you would be looking at about $7500.00. Last year the major surplus was from the referees donating their time if the referees get paid the cost of running a tournament like this would increase dramatically. I would think that the clubs involved would accept any support from business but naming rights should be around the 70% mark of their budget and all the teams are putting up $100 each that should be about the remainder of the costs depending what services and bonuses are being offered to players and teams. does anyone have additional information on the weekend?
