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Interested in becoming a football official? Prospective officials have questions and
concerns and we have attempted to address some areas with Frequently Asked Questions
we hear.
1. Do I need prior experience
as a football official or player? While
experience is good it is not required.
We conduct a thorough training program for new officials at no
additional cost to you.
2. What time commitment must I
make to officiate football? Attendance at preseason and
regular season meetings held once a week are required. During the season sub varsity games generally
start around 4:30 PM and are played Monday through Thursday. You can work as much or as little as your normal work schedule will allow.
3. Where do we officiate? In general the schools are
within a 50 mile radius of
4. What kind of training can I
expect? Training consists of both classroom and on
field sessions. Additional training will
take place during the season as you work with veteran officials or travel with
crews on Friday night.
5. How do you progress in the
chapter? You earn points for games worked, meetings
attended, educational opportunities and exams.
There are currently 5 Divisions requiring specific point levels to
advance.
6. What costs are involved? Your dues for the first two years are
$25. That includes both state and local
dues. They are paid when you complete
the registration form at the time you sign up.
Additional uniform cost is approximately $150. Some used gear is generally available from
chapter members.
7. What does it pay? Sub varsity game fees are from $30 - $45
depending on the length of the quarters played.
Additional travel money is also paid.
You generally work multiple games in one day. Varsity pay is based on gate receipts.
8. How do I get paid? Officials working at a site will submit a pay
voucher that is processed by the school district and checks are sent directly
to you.
9. When do meetings begin? We will begin new member training on July 12th. Scrimmages will begin in early August and our
goal is to have you prepared to work on the field during selected
scrimmages. No pay for scrimmages.
If
you are interested, please contact Kyle Rutherford @ 903-531-4368 or by
email @ rutherk@tmfhs.org.