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Event Information

Below you can find information on how to navigate through our assigning software, how to prepare, and what to expect for an event.

Assigning Software

Officials Management Group uses www.gameoficials.net to assign all events, tournaments and league games.

If you are a member of any www.gameoficials.net group you will be added to the Officials Management Group (OMG – group number 1062). If you are not a member of a group in www.gameofficials.net, you will be added and a username and password will be sent to you via email. Once you login, please confirm and update your personal information in ‘My Info’ including date of birth, USSF ID number, email address and cell phone. If you wish to receive text messages also complete the ‘Cell Pager / Email Notices’ section under ‘My Info’.

Assigning Software

Officials Management Group uses www.gameoficials.net to assign all events, tournaments and league games.

Assigning Software

Officials Management Group uses www.gameoficials.net to assign all events, tournaments and league games.

Assigning Software

Game Assignments

Referee Photograph

Be sure to add your photo to your 'Personal Information'.

Availability

Add your ‘Availability’ to the system. The system thinks you are ‘Available’ unless you tell it you are ‘Not Available’. Please block the times you are Not Available.

Game Fees

All officials will be paid for the games they officiate. Game fees and approved expenses will be paid by electronic transfer directly to your bank account through GOPay after the event. Games fee may vary for each event. The game fees will be posted for each event in the event information.

Assigning Software

Officials Management Group uses www.gameofficials.net to assign all events, tournaments and league games.

If you are a member of any www.gameofficials.net group, you will be added to the Officials Management Group (OMG – group number 1062).
If you are not a member of a group in www.gameofficials.net, you will be added and a username and password will be sent to you via email.
Once you login, confirm and update your personal information in ‘My Info’ including your date of birth, USSF ID number, email address and cell phone.
If you wish to receive text messages also complete the ‘Cell Pager / Email Notices’ section under ‘My Info’.

Game Assignments

Your game assignments will be emailed and/or texted to you. You must accept or decline the games on GameOfficials.net.

Referee Photograph

Be sure to add your photo to your 'Personal Information'.

Availability

Add your ‘Availability’ to the system.
The system thinks you are ‘Available’ unless you tell it you are ‘Not Available’.
Block the times you are Not Available.

Game Fees

All officials will be paid for the games they officiate.
Game fees and approved expenses will be paid by electronic transfer directly to your bank account through GOPay after the event.
Games fees may vary for each event. The game fees will be posted for each event in the event information.

GOPay Electronic Payment System

All fees and expenses are paid via electronic transfer using GOPay.
To set up your GOPay account, see ‘My Payments’.
Click on ‘Add New Pay Method’ to add a checking or savings account information.
There is no charge to you for an electronic deposit to your account.
There are instructional videos to help you set up your GOPay located on the top right hand side of the ‘My Payments’ webpage.

Hotel Accommodations

Various events will provide hotel accommodations for traveling officials. Usually there is a limited number of hotel rooms available for traveling referees. You will need to indicate in your request for hotel accommodations in your application for each event. A request for a complimentary hotel accommodation does not mean you will receive one. You will be notified prior to the event your hotel status.

Requirements/Regulations for consideration of hotel accommodations:

Referees will share a room with another referee.
We cannot provide a room for a referee who wishes to room alone or with family.
Be available for the entire event.
Rooms will be assigned based on the availability of rooms provided by the event.
Rooms will be based on your availability for the entire event and the rooms available.

- If we are unable to provide you a complimentary hotel room, we will work with the event staff to provide the best rate available.

- Any and all hotel accommodations supplied by the event must be approved by the Referee Director prior to the event.

Please note in your application and/or reply email your request for a room.

Expenses

Various events, leagues, and tournaments provide assistance levels for officials (this will vary from event to event).
In all circumstances, the Referee Director will approve any and all expenses assistance prior to the event.

Travel Expenses

Events and/or Tournaments may provide Travel Assistance funding. This is determined by each Event/Tournament and will vary from event to event.

You must request travel expense assistance when you apply for the event. Please note whether you will be driving or flying to the event. If you are riding with another referee who is driving, please note that on your application. If you are a driver and have one or more referees in your car, please note that also and who the people are that are riding with you. Only the driver will receive travel assistance if it is available.
Any and all travel assistance supplied must be approved by the Referee Director prior to the event. You will be notified if you are eligible for any travel assistance and the amount of the funding.

TRANSPORTATION AT THE EVENT

Transportation to/from airports and to/from hotels and the fields are the responsibility of the referee.
The expense assistance program has limited funds and will consider each inquiry separately.
Travel assistance request does not automatically grant your assistance. You will be notified of the level of participation.

Other Expenses

Any and all expenses that are not confirmed by the Event Referee Director prior to the event are the responsibility of the referee.