The document discusses the poor quality of referees in inter-school competitions in Singapore, which can negatively impact the development of sports. A lack of trained professional referees leads convenors to hire less experienced players or others who may not be trained. This can result in inappropriate calls that decrease sportsmanship and interest in the sport. A case study on softball in Singapore found a lack of higher-level players and incentives led to untrained umpires making bad calls and spoiling games. Possible solutions include national sports associations providing more training and incentives to improve referee quality.