Q. What are the requirements to become an FHSAA Official?
A.
The requirements are as follows:
- Be 18 years of age or older. Note that if you are either 16 or 17 years old, you can still join our Student Officials Program.
- Submit to the FHSAA Office a valid application for registration (available online)
- Pay appropriate non-refundable registration fees
- Join and maintain membership in a local officials association (must declare local officials association at time of registration)
- Certify that you have never been arrested for or convicted of a felony. Note that if you have been convicted of a felony, you can explain it to us, and you can still officiate, given permission.
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Q. I'm really interested in officiating.
How do I get started?
A. Visit our Steps to Become an Official Page to see what it takes. |
Q. How do I find a local officials association in my area?
A. You can find officials associations on a county basis on our Association Directory page. If you have any questions, use our Contact Page to shoot us an email. |
Q. Can I be a member of more than one local officials association in the same sport?
A. Yes. When registering with the FHSAA, you will need to add the selected sport twice, specifying a different association each time. You will not be charged a second fee. The first association that you add (the one on top) will be the primary association, and will be the ones giving you your rules books and other materials. |
Q. How much does it cost to register with FHSAA?
A. Click here
for registration fees |
Q. When can I register?
A. Right Now! However, there are deadlines. Also, if you register after a certain date, a $10 late fee applies to returning officials upon registration
| Season |
Reg.Begins |
Reg. Late After ($10 late fee) |
Final Day of Reg. |
| Fall |
6/5/2008 |
8/1/2008 |
9/17/2008 |
| Winter |
6/5/2008 |
9/1/2008 |
12/2/2008 |
| Spring |
6/5/2008 |
12/1/2008 |
3/24/2009 |
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Q. Does the local officials association charge a fee?
A. Yes, however, you will need to contact your local
officials association to confirm the cost. |
Q. How much will I make as a register FHSAA Official?
A. Click here
for approximate FHSAA Game fees. To view the exact game fees, refer to section 902 of your FHSAA Officials Handbook, which is available at www.fhsaa.org/rules/officials/ |
Q. What materials / supplies will I get from the FHSAA after I register?
A. Registered oficials will receive an FHSAA Officials Guidebook, one FHSAA insignia, National Federation rules book, National Federation case book, National Federation officials manual, sample rules examination (when available), and National Federation insurance. Officials will receive these materials
through their local associations.
For more information, see Section 102.06 of the Guidebook. You can download the FHSAA Officials Guidebook at www.fhsaa.org/rules/officials/ |
Q. How do I get game assignments?
A. Once registering with FHSAA is complete and contact with
the local association is established, the local association
will advise of the assignment process used. Many
associations require training meeting attendance or
evaluation of level of officiating as a part of the
assignment process. |
Q. What are the start-up costs as a new official?
A. Registration cost, fingerprinting costs, uniform cost.
Many local officials associations have special incentive
programs for new officials to help offset costs. Go to our Sports Page and select a sport to view estimated costs. |
Q. I have a new official wanting to register and the
mandatory rules presentation is over, can this person still
register?
A. Yes, a new official who registers after all rules videos
have concluded will be exempt his/her first year only . |
Q. Do new officials pay a late registration fee?
A. Nope. |
Q. I've registered to officiate, but my plans have
changed. May I have a refund of my registration fee?
A. Registration fees are non-refundable. However, officials
should notify the FHSAA office directly to ensure that no
fines are assessed for failure to complete the online rules
exam or online rules presentation (video). |
Q. If transferring from another state, how do I get credit
for my years of experience?
A. The state association's office will need to communicate
(or verify) years of experience to the FHSAA. Please note
that all years of experience may not be accepted. You will have to contact your old state association and have them send this information to us (usually via fax). |
Q. I currently live out-of-state and travel to Florida
during the season. Am I still responsible for meeting the
requirements of online exam and rules presentation?
A. Because of online testing and rules presentation
accessibility, officials who reside out of state will be
required to meet the same requirements as officials who
reside in Florida. |
Q. I have additional questions or a suggestion for this FAQ. What do I do?
A. Use the Contact Page to contact us and ask us! |
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