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[Tom.OH]

I have had several games cancelled over the years and have never been paid a dime. We are considered independent contractors by the state. It is the OHSAA policy that if an official fails to show up for a game and if the school reports him/her the state will fine the official. However if the game is cancelled even though we have a contract for the game we will not get any help at all from the state.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Tom.OH

I have had several games cancelled over the years and have never been paid a dime. We are considered independent contractors by the state. It is the OHSAA policy that if an official fails to show up for a game and if the school reports him/her the state will fine the official. However if the game is cancelled even though we have a contract for the game we will not get any help at all from the state.

In other words, the contact really isn't a contract. It's a one-way document. Same thing in my area.

[HLin NC]

NCHSAA policy-

Officiating Fees for Postponed Games
One‐half fee for the game involved, as shown on the assignment slip, is to be paid each official in any athletic contest which is postponed after an official leaves for the contest. Once the game is under way and for any reason is called off, officials shall be paid the full amount. If the school neglects to advise the officials or booking agent of a postponed contest, a full game fee will be paid.

I've only worked football at the HS level and I've never had a game cancelled on me in such a manner that there was little or no notice. Did have one playoff game postponed to the following day due to snow/icy roads and one JV game suspended at halftime due to lightening which was completed the Saturday morning following. I had to pay my sub half fee as I couldn't make it for the completion.

I hear its a nightmare for the baseball/softball guys.

[Altor]

Originally Posted by Rich

In other words, the contact really isn't a contract. It's a one-way document. Same thing in my area.

This isn't entirely true. The contract is still a legal document so a court should uphold the terms of the contract if it were to get that far. All Tom is saying is that the AA isn't going to bend over backwards to help the official like they would the school if the situation was reversed.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Tom.OH

I have had several games cancelled over the years and have never been paid a dime. We are considered independent contractors by the state. It is the OHSAA policy that if an official fails to show up for a game and if the school reports him/her the state will fine the official. However if the game is cancelled even though we have a contract for the game we will not get any help at all from the state.

Is that because the game is cancelled or the manner in which it is cancelled? What I mean is it would be customary if we show up and while doing our duty we are paid something. If we are told before we get to the site then we did not fulfill the contract. Same as if we do not show up to a game that we have no contract for.

What happens around here is it really up to the official to fight for their money and that is where the problem lies around here. Many schools will do the right thing here, but many will hold onto $10 if it makes them happy.

Peace