IM Sports Officials & Scorekeepers
The Intramural Sports program would not be the program it is today without the valuable contributions of student officials and scorekeepers. The purpose of this site is to specifically provide information for current and prospective student employees as our employment opportunities grow. There are resources galore all over the site and we encourage you utilize anything at your disposal! Questions or concerns may be addressed to imsports@uww.edu at any time. Thank you to all current, former and future officials and scorekeepers for your contributions! We could not do what we do without you!
We also encourage community members, especially those who may be affiliated with an organization or event, to check out our Officials Association, as we'd be happy to help provide officials if we are in the position to do so!
Becoming an Official or Scorekeeper
As we've mentioned throughout our site, there is no formal application, nor are there interviews to become an official or scorekeeper with Intramural Sports. All you have to do is express interest in the position. Whether you are committed to working or if you want more information to see if the job is right for you, simply get in-touch with us and we'll add you to our contact list of prospective officials and/or scorekeepers. This list is used to send emails and communication regarding upcoming trainings/meetings and employment opportunities. You may request to be removed from this list at any time. Expressing interest does not mean you will receive a position on our staff; you still have to attend applicable training clinics and meetings.
Not sure if you are classified as a "new" or "returning" staff member? Check out the remaining tabs to the right of this table.
How can I express interest in the positions? Do at least one of the following:
- complete our online interest form - linked here
- visit our job posts in Handshake
- fill out a paper form in Williams Center Room 100 or at applicable campus information fairs/tables
- email SchneideMD30@uww.edu
- email imsports @uww.edu
- call our office at 262-472-1145
- stop by Williams Center Room 100 and speak with us
- talk to an on-site staff member at an Intramural Sports event
Returning staff members are defined as someone who has worked with the program within the last twelve calendar month.
Returners do not need to attend a new officials meeting; simply attend the training meetings you're interested in working!
Coming Soon
Opportunities
Download the current list of available employment opportunities here!
Although the linked list above and the academic year opportunities listed in the tabs to the right in this table share the opportunities we truly intend to offer, please be advised opportunities are subject to change without notice. Questions or concerns may be addressed to imsports@uww.edu. Jersey Mikes 1 Jersey Mikes 2
Training clinics help determine how many people are interested in working an activity and may also serve as the “interview” for the position. Unlike new officials meetings, staff members, including returning staff, MUST ATTEND ALL OF THE LISTED MEETINGS (unless noted otherwise). If you cannot attend a meeting, contact us BEFORE the meeting so you may be excused. Some activities have more meetings than others due to the material needing to be covered. On average, meetings may last anywhere from one hour to two hours. Plan for meetings to be a little longer.
1st Quarter Activity
Wednesday, September 15
6:00 pm, Williams Center 185 & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Remember, employment paperwork MUST be on-file before we can hire you!
Can't make a training clinic or meeting? Let us know BEFORE the meeting with advance notice - imsports@uww.edu.
1st Quarter Activity
Monday, September 13 (officials only)
7:15 pm, Williams Center 183BC & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Tuesday, September 14 (officials only)
8:00 pm, Williams Center 183A & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Wednesday, September 15 (scorekeepers only)
7:00 pm, Williams Center 185 & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Pre-Season Scrimmages (both officials and scorekeepers)
Thursday, September 16
7:00 pm, IM Fields - dress accordingly
Flag Football Training Wrap-Up Meeting
Sunday, September 19 (officials only; socrekeepers welcome)
5:30 pm, Williams Center 183BC & Webex (no recording)
Remember, employment paperwork MUST be on-file before we can hire you!
Training clinics build off of one another - you must attend ALL meetings for the position you wish to work.
Can't make a training clinic or meeting? Let us know BEFORE the meeting with advance notice - imsports@uww.edu.
1st Quarter Activity
Monday, September 13
9:00 pm, Williams Center 183BC & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Pre-Season Scrimmages
Wednesday, September 15
7:00 pm, Kachel Fieldhouse - meet by the putting green
Remember, employment paperwork MUST be on-file before we can hire you!
Training clinics build off of one another - you must attend ALL meetings for the position you wish to work.
Can't make a training clinic or meeting? Let us know BEFORE the meeting with advance notice - imsports@uww.edu.
1st Quarter Activity
Tuesday, September 14 (both umpires and scorekeepers)
6:00 pm, Williams Center 183A & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Pre-Season Scrimmages (both umpires and scorekeepers)
Thursday, September 16
7:00 pm, IM Fields - dress accordingly
Meet by the equipment shed between field 1 and field 2
Softball Training Wrap-Up Meeting
Sunday, September 19 (both umpires and socrekeepers)
4:30 pm, Williams Center 183BC & Webex (no recording)
Remember, employment paperwork MUST be on-file before we can hire you!
Training clinics build off of one another - you must attend ALL meetings for the position you wish to work.
Can't make a training clinic or meeting? Let us know BEFORE the meeting with advance notice - imsports@uww.edu.
Meeting for all hired officials, umpires and scorekeepers.
Wednesday, October 6
6:00 pm, Williams Center 183BC & Webex
This meeting will not be recorded
A playoff meeting is intended for all staff to review regular season scenarios, prepare for playoffs, answer questions/concerns, etc.
2nd Quarter Activity
Monday, October 25 (officials only)
7:00 pm, Williams Center 183A & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Tuesday, October 26 (officials only)
8:00 pm, Williams Center 183A & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Wednesday, October 27 (scorekeepers only)
7:15 pm, Williams Center 183A & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Wednesday, October 27 (officials only)
8:30 pm, Williams Center 183A & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Pre-Season Scrimmages (both officials and scorekeepers)
Thursday, October 28
7:00 pm, Kachel Fieldhouse
Meet by the putting green
Remember, employment paperwork MUST be on-file before we can hire you!
Training clinics build off of one another - you must attend ALL meetings for the position you wish to work.
Can't make a training clinic or meeting? Let us know BEFORE the meeting with advance notice - imsports@uww.edu.
2nd Quarter Activity
Monday, October 25
7:00 pm, Williams Center 184 & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Wednesday, October 27
6:00 pm, Williams Center 183 A & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Remember, employment paperwork MUST be on-file before we can hire you!
Training clinics build off of one another - you must attend ALL meetings for the position you wish to work.
Can't make a training clinic or meeting? Let us know BEFORE the meeting with advance notice - imsports@uww.edu.
2nd Quarter Activity
Tuesday, October 26
6:00 pm, Williams Center 183A & Webex
Meeting recording will be shared - check your UW-W email
Pre-Season Scrimmages
Thursday, October 28
8:00 pm, Russell Arena
Meet by the purple garage door
Remember, employment paperwork MUST be on-file before we can hire you!
Training clinics build off of one another - you must attend ALL meetings for the position you wish to work.
Can't make a training clinic or meeting? Let us know BEFORE the meeting with advance notice - imsports@uww.edu.
Meeting for all hired officials, umpires and scorekeepers.
Monday, November 22
6:00 pm, Williams Center 183A & Webex
This meeting will not be recorded
A playoff meeting is intended for all staff to review regular season scenarios, prepare for playoffs, answer questions/concerns, etc.
2nd Quarter Activity
Monday, November 1
7:00 pm, Roseman Gym - no Webex
Meeting will not be recorded
Remember, employment paperwork MUST be on-file before we can hire you!
Can't make a training clinic or meeting? Let us know BEFORE the meeting with advance notice - imsports@uww.edu.
Join Intramural Sports as we express our appreciation for Officials and Scorekeepers! We will have a recognition program/ceremony and close the semester in style!
Sunday, December 5
5:30 pm, Williams Center 183BC & Webex
We will not be able to record this event
Opportunities for Spring 22 are unknown at this time. Opportunities will be published towards the end of the Fall 2021 semester.
Current Staff Resources
This section is intended for individuals who are currently employed as officials or scorekeepers with the Intramural Sports program.
Coming Soon
We are updating our employee handbook over the 2021-22 academic year. This section will be updated over Summer 2022.
Our participants take Intramural Sports seriously, which is one of the many things we love about our campus! With the level of seriousness, competition and passion comes high expectations of strong officiating performances from our staff. While we will support our officials and scorekeepers unconditionally, we do expect staff to meet a few expectations to uphold the quality reputation of our program. These expectations are categorized into two main categories:
| Be a good employee first | Be the best official or scorekeeper possible |
| - be on time for your shift | - hustle and get into position as best you can |
| - communicate in every way possible | - study your rules and clinics often |
| - use Humanity resources and set availability | - review articles and points of emphasis |
| - look the part; wear the proper uniform | - have a loud, crisp whistle |
| - practice good customer service | - have solid signals and reporting mechanics |
| - answer participant questions and concerns | - take your time and be organized |
| - show respect to your supervisor(s) | - know policies and procedures |
| - take evaluations & feedback constructively | - do not engage in poor conduct with participants |
| - be as helpful as possible | - never show favoritism |
| - have a positive, welcoming attitude | - always try to get better each shift/each game |
Of course, there are more things we can emphasize, but officiating and scorekeeping can be especially hard jobs. The bottom line is to do your best any way you can. Ask for help when you need it and don't be afraid to have open dialogue with participants. As long as they are respectfully addressing you, you should never have an issue with helping them.
Training Clinics & Handouts
Access our current library of training clinic presentations, agendas, handouts and other educational resources.
This section is intended to share training clinic materials so all staff can reference items at any time as we all try to improve our officiating craft. Reviewing these items is not a substitution for attending clinics.
Coming Soon - section will be updated as clinics take place.
Rulebooks are currently being updated by staff and will be posted some time during the 2021-22 academic year.
Signal and mechanic handouts will be posted once training clinics have been designed for 2021-22.
Ongoing education is important for anyone who wants to be a sports official. Linked below are some great resources of reading material, where material may be found and much more!
Officials Association
The UW-Whitewater Officials Association is a recognized student organization dedicated to provided ongoing education, development, resources and community opportunities to sports officials/referees.umpires/scorekeepers in the campus community. Collaboratively facilitated with the Intramural Sports program, daily operations are governed by appointed student leaders and a faculty advisor who have access to many resources that can help grow the officiating avocation.
Want to join? Let us know - we'd be happy to have you!
Want to hire our officials? Contact us at SchneideMD30@uww.edu, imsports@uww.edu or 262-472-1145
Want to make a monetary or equipment donation? Contact the information shared above - THANK YOU!
Information Coming Soon
Joining the Officials Association is easy! Contact us to express your interest or simply attend one of our meeting! Once we know you're interested, you'll be on our contact list for upcoming information. Intramural Sports staff automatically will receive information.
The Officials Association is a recognized student organization housed under the Club Sports program. Membership and engagement looks great on resumes and applications! Being an official can develop a ton of great skills that are transferable to many professions. Help us help you work toward the job of your dreams!
| Matt Schneider | Jarrett Sykes |
| Assistant Director, Intramural & Club Sports | Student Coordinator, IM Sports Officials |
| Officials Association Faculty Advisor | Officials Association President |
| SchneideMD30@uww.edu | SykesJT04@uww.edu |
| imsports@uww.edu | imsports@uww.edu |
| 262-472-1145 | |
| WIAA Certified Official: Basketball and Football | |
| Certified Wheelchair Basketball Official |
Information Coming Soon
Information Coming Soon
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) is always looking for officials. The UW-Whitewater Officials Association is happy to assist with WIAA certification.
WIAA Resources
WIAA Website
WIAA Become an Official
WIAA Officiating Publications & Information
Yes. Our administrative team has WIAA certification and can assist with the process of becoming WIAA certified. Let us know you're interested and we would be happy to set up a time to review the process with you. We can also assist with testing and rules reviews.
No, anyone is welcome! We do encourage Intramural Sports involvement for those who meet employment eligibility requirements, however, because Intramural Sports provide opportunities to improve, get experience and build connections!
Yes, however some circumstances apply. As members of the UW-Whitewater campus community, we must be very careful about officiating UW-Whitewater Club Sports teams because of implications connected to favoritism. Club Sports teams may also require certain levels of experience before officials can get on the field/court.
Yes! While most community/campus opportunities we receive and topics we cover are related to officiating, scorekeeping opportunities could present themselves.
Depending on the season we may be in, common topics covered at meetings or in point-of-emphasis messages include:
- what it takes to be a good official
- how to communicate with coaches, players, administrators and partners/game admin
- how to register with community organizations/get games
- play calling & situation review/analysis
- advanced signals, mechanics and positioning
- how to interpret evaluations
- community camp opportunities
- professionalism and expectations
- uniform and equipment requirements
- REFEREE Magazine article reviews
- upcoming community opportunities and association meetings
- and much, much more!
Yes! We will happily accept donations for our success closet. Equipment and uniform donations help our students build their officiating wardrobe without having to worry about the financial implications of doing so. We also accept monetary donations, which go towards the purchase of educational materials and subscriptions. Anything helps and we are very appreciative of your consideration! Donations of any kind can be sent to:
UW-Whitewater Officials Association
Attn: Matt Schneider
800 W. Main Street
100 Williams Center
Whitewater, WI 53190
Checks can be made out to "UW-Whitewater Officials Association."
The most popular activities are basketball and volleyball. We do have resources available to assist with the training and development of football, soccer and baseball/softball officials and umpires as well.
Contact Matt Schneider at SchneideMD30@uww.edu, imsports@uww.edu or by calling 262-472-5654. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible so we can contact officials on your behalf. Since our members are primarily students, we will not distribute personal contact information other than what is accessible via the UW-Whitewater campus directory.
While we take a huge amount of pride in developing young officials, referees and umpires, it is important to acknowledge these individuals are students and may not be available to assist due to academic or other obligations. We would also be happy to work with your organization to develop a ride share program, as not all of our student officials have the necessary means to travel to and from events.
