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Your Trusted Sports Officials Association
Tar River Officials Association LLC provides quality sports officiating services for schools and recreational activities in Granville, Wake, Durham, Vance, and Warren Counties. Contact us to join the community of referees and umpires.
Our Services
Professional officiating services for local sports events in the community.
Empowering Local Sports Officiating
Tar River Officials Association, based in Granville, Wake, Durham, Vance, and Warren Counties, is the heart of sports officiating in the local community. We coordinate skilled officials for various school and recreational activities including baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, kickball, and flag football. Our dedication to fairness, professionalism, and integrity enables us to provide top-notch officiating services, ensuring that every game is played fairly and smoothly. Connect with us to experience quality officiating at its best.
Why Officiate?
Discover the compelling reasons to become a sports official in your community.
Love of the Game
Most officials start out as athletes or sports fans or both. We truly enjoy the intricacies of the sports we work. As an official, you won’t just be watching any more, you’ll be part of the game, with the best view in the house.
Get in the Game
Maybe you want to stay engaged and a part of the game you loved to play, or maybe you are looking get more engaged in the game your kids are playing. Either way, being an official will give you access to, and an appreciation for, the rules and strategies of the games you officiate like nothing else can.
Stay Active
Who doesn’t like getting paid to exercise? You won’t need much motivation to work out through officiating because as you get in better shape, you’ll become a better official.
Earn Extra Money
There is no better part-time job or hobby for you to make extra money doing something you enjoy than through officiating. It’s the perfect extra gig for anyone from a high school student, to a parent to a retiree.
Give Back
Most officials feel that they have gotten something important from their sport before becoming an official. Many officials like to pay it forward to the sport for what it has given them. Officiating is also a way to guide and enrich the lives of the athletes who are playing, by teaching the value of sportsmanship and fair play.
Life Skills
Officiating teaches independent thinking and the ability to see the big picture — a skill that translates outside of officiating. It also requires the dedication, togetherness and ability to work as team that is important everywhere.
Challenge
Every game — no matter the venue, player abilities or teams — is a challenge. Nothing is mundane. It’s a rush to be in the moment and have to make the big decision.
Opportunity
Officials are often identified and associated with the sport(s) they work and recognized for it outside of officiating. Even if people don’t know you specifically, many people associate officiating with trustworthiness, impartiality, dedication and integrity… all qualities that can open doors for you in other areas of life.
Excitement
Great games, talented players and hair-raising moments will become commonplace in your life, and you’ll be right in the middle of them. Officiating provides goosebumps in spades. If you like adrenaline, you can get it here.
Contact Us
Reach out for all inquiries related to sports officiating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about officiating.
What sports can I officiate?
Baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, kickball, and flag football, tackle football across Granville, Wake, Durham, Vance, and Warren Counties.
How can I contact Tar River Officials?
You can reach us at 112 E Persimmon St, PO Box 697, Youngsville, NC 27596 by phone or text at 919-675-0886, or via email at tarriverofficials@gmail.com.
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Who can become an official?
Anyone with a passion for sports and a commitment to fair play can become an official. We welcome new and experienced individuals. No experience necessary or required.
Can I advance to officiate higher levels?
The opportunity to advance is always available to any official who desires to advance their officiating career. Opportunities exist to officiate at the high school and college level is you desire.
Do you provide training for officials?
Yes, we provide training sessions to ensure all officials meet the necessary standards and understand the rules of their respective sports.
How are officials assigned to events?
Officials are assigned based on availability, experience, and the specific requirements of each sporting event within our community.
Do I get paid to officiate?
Yes, all officials are paid a fee set for each sport. You are an independent contractor (1099). The average official earns approximately $30.00 per hour for games worked.