Persons who fail, or who fail to take, the test will not be eligible for assignment to games. The annual membership fees are used to pay the operating expenses of the Association. Current referees must attend a minimum of 5 hours training each year. Additional training may be provided at special sessions. Referees who fail to appear for a scheduled game, without prior notice to the Assignor, will be fined an amount equal to the game fee due for each game skipped.
All referees are independent contractors, hired by the league for whom they officiate.
Also, as a self-employed independent contractor, the referee is liable for filing a federal income tax return and paying all applicable taxes on game fees. The referee is not eligible for unemployment compensation due to lack of assignments. As an independent contractor, you must provide your own liability and personal injury insurance. Neither the Leagues nor this Association provides any insurance for the referee. Liability insurance, as well as accident insurance, may be obtained for your protection.