Registration Process: New Referees
To join the Brownsville Chapter, please complete the following steps by first registering with TASO State:
Officials will pay Assignor per game:
Center or Dual Referee: $4
Assistant Referee: $3
If you see a discrepancy between your records, assignor report or what is reflected in Arbiter Sports, don't wait to correct it - get it fixed immediately.
The above steps must be completed before you are eligible to receive game assignments.
Registration Process: New Referees
To join the Brownsville Chapter, please complete the following steps by first registering with TASO State:
- Become a member of TASO - If you are not a current TASO member, you must go to the TASO website and click the New Applicants link on the home page. Complete the online application process and pay the $85 registration fee to become a TASO member. This fee includes insurance, background check, rules book and badge.
- Watch the TASO State Rules Video - After you receive confirmation of your approved application, from your TASO member portal, watch the Rules Video in its entirety. In your TASO member portal, you will see the rules video in your list of requirements (once it is available) needed to complete the certification process.
- Complete the TASO State Rules Test - After you view the entire online rules presentation video, click the test link in your TASO member portal to take the online test. You may retake the test multiple times until you receive an acceptable score (passing score = 80). Note: get a copy of the current year Rules Book that will assist you in scoring well on the open book online exam. Contact BOSA Secretary for a copy of the book. Books and badges will be available at all BOSA chapter meetings.
- Create your Arbiter Assigning Account. BOSA assigns games through an online assigning software product called Arbiter Sports. If you do not already have an account, you must go to www.arbitersports.com and create an account. If you already have an account, you must request to join the BOSA group by logging in to Arbiter Sports. You will request to join the BOSA Group with a group number of 105500.
- Pay Local Chapter Dues - Local Chapter Dues are $40 or $60, depending when you register (this is paid to our Treasurer).
- *Pay Assigning Fee Deposit - Assigning fee deposit is $60 (this is paid directly to the Assignor). *THIS IS AN INITIAL FEE. YOU MUST MAINTAIN A POSITIVE BALANCE ON ACCOUNT AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE MATCH ASSIGNMENTS.
Officials will pay Assignor per game:
Center or Dual Referee: $4
Assistant Referee: $3
If you see a discrepancy between your records, assignor report or what is reflected in Arbiter Sports, don't wait to correct it - get it fixed immediately.
The above steps must be completed before you are eligible to receive game assignments.