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SVNJB REFEREE | INFORMATION, FORMS, & STRUCTURE

REFEREE ASSOCIATION
MISSION / OBJECTIVE

One of the unsung missions of National Junior Basketball is to provide a forum for the development of young basketball officials.

Though the referee program's primary goal is to secure the most capable referees for the games of NJB, the program also looks to give opportunities for referees to develop their mechanics, judgment, and game management skills. We take pride in any official being able to accomplish their pursuit of a high school, collegiate, or professional game schedule thanks to some of the time they spent officiating NJB games.

The NJB Referee Association is always looking for strong experienced officials that can help train the rookies of our program while concurrently making sure the players of NJB get the best basketball experience possible. We also accept any interested, hard-working, and devoted youth officials that want to join our crew for the season.

Keep checking for 'Referee Updates' on a regular basis for news about registration and upcoming Referee Clinics & Training.

REFEREE PROGRAM LINKS
Listed below you will find links to important referee information like rules, reports, forms, and more.

GAME DAY ITEMS

Game Day Attention Items

Gym Operations - on Winter page

Referee FAQ's

Referee Manual

Referee Game Attire
Referee Game Day Attendance form

REFEREE TRAINING

Referee Clinics & Training

REPORTS & FORMS

Blue Card Process

Ejection Report
Incident Report
Referee Rating Form

RULES & CALENDAR

Calendar of Events
Divisional Rules - on Div rules page

All-Net Rules - on AN rules page

High School Rules - on HS rules page

REFEREE REGISTRATION FORMS

W-9 IRS Form

SVNJB Background Check
Referee Registration

REFEREE ASSOCIATION CONTRACT PERIODS
Listed below you will find different periods referees can officiate and the programs during those periods.

WINTER PROGRAM

11/1 - 3/31

REGISTRATION PERIOD: 8/1 - 2/1

GAMES PLAYED DURING: 11/1 - 3/31

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO OFFICIATE:

Winter League Scrimmage Games

Pre-Season Winter League Tournament

Winter League Games

3 on 3 Tournaments

Miscellaneous Programs & Events

NON-WINTER PROGRAM

4/1 - 10/31

REGISTRATION PERIOD: 2/1 - 6/1

GAMES PLAYED DURING: 4/1 - 10/31
*Limited 60 Positions Available

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO OFFICIATE:

Spring League Games

Summer League Games

Fall League Games

3 on 3 Tournaments

Miscellaneous Programs & Events

Referees can work both periods, during registration select which period you are interested in working.

REFEREE PAYMENT INFORMATION
Listed below you will find referee pay rates and info on methods of payment.

GAME PAYMENT METHODS

DIRECT DEPOSIT TO BANK:

WHAT'S NEEDED FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT?

- Submission of Referee Contract

- Completion of SVNJB Arbiter registration

- Submission of Voided Check (OR)

- Submission of Bank Deposit Form

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DIRECT DEPOSIT:

- Recommended method of payment

- No Processing fee (recommended)

PAYMENT BY CHECK:

WHAT'S NEEDED FOR CHECK PAYMENT?

- Submission of Referee Contract

- Completion of SVNJB Arbiter registration

- Verified mailing address

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CHECK PAYMENT:

- $5 processing fee per check

IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION

If paid $600 or more over a calendar year, a 1099 tax form will be issued.

Taxes are not automatically withdrawn from payments.

SVNJB officials are considered independent contractors.

Recommended: Officials should familiarize themselves with Local, State, & Federal tax information for Independent Contractors.

GAME PAY GUIDELINES

1. Game pay will be based on your assigned game level

2. The game pay for refs with exceptions will be based on your status level (see payout exceptions)

3. If there is only one (1) Referee during a game, they will receive game and a half pay

4. Late Referees - Officials showing up after a game has started will have $5.00 deducted per period which is payable to the on‐time official: The maximum deduction will be $15.00

5. No‐shows without prior approval notification will have equivalent game fee deduction

WINTER PROGRAM PAYOUT RATES:

Rates per game for the different levels of officials during the winter programs

Winter Referees	Game Rate	Qualifications
High School/NLP (9th-12th)	$45	NJB evaluated refs that work NLP games & officiate at the College or High School level in other associations
All-Net/Division (3rd-8th)	$45	NJB evaluated refs with experience that work All-Net/Division games & have comprehension of SVNJB rules
Newcomer	$45	Experienced Refs, new to SVNJB Ref Association & pending completion of 12 game evaluation period
Trainee	$35	Refs with little to no experience and pending completion of 24 game mentorship program

NON-WINTER PROGRAM PAYOUT RATES:

Rates per game for officials during the Non-Winter programs

Non-Winter Refs	Game Rate	Qualifications
Standard (All Games)	$45	Refs with years of experience with NJB and/or outside associations
Trainee	$35	Refs with little to no experience and pending completion of 24 game mentorship program