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Officiating Agreement

New England College Officiating LLC

 

2024 – 2025

NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC MEN’S BASKETBALL OFFICIATING AGREEMENT

 

This 2024 – 2025 New England College Officiating LLC Men’s Basketball Officiating Agreement (hereinafter, the “Agreement”) is made as of
the date indicated at the bottom of this Agreement and is between the NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC and the OFFICIAL,
whose signature is at the bottom of this contract.
           

                 A. NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC is a not-for-profit, voluntary association that coordinates and assigns the
                 services of NCAA qualified officials for officiating NCAA Division III, NJCAA Region XXI Junior Colleges, New England Prep
                 School Men’s Basketball games between universities (“Members”).

 

                 B. The OFFICIAL is a qualified NCAA Men’s basketball referee, knowledgeable in all applicable basketball game rules and desires
                      to offer service as an independent contractor to officiate certain Men’s basketball games for the 2024-2025 season.

 

                 C. Conference Members referred to in this agreement are the members of The Conference of New England (formerly the
                      Commonwealth Coast Conference), Great Northeast Athletic Conference, The Little EAST Conference, Massachusetts State
                      Collegiate Athletic Conference, North Atlantic Conference, New England Small College Athletic Conference, New England
                      Women’s & Men’s Athletic Conference, NJCAA Region XXI, Brandeis University, Fisher College, Brewster Academy, New
                      Hampton School, and South Kent School.

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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth in the Agreement, NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC and
the OFFICIAL agree as follows:

 

1.   Term
      The term of this Agreement is for the 2024 – 2025 NCAA Division III and NJCAA Region XXI Men’s basketball season only. The OFFICIAL
       acknowledges that this Agreement contains all the agreements and understandings between the OFFICIAL and NEW ENGLAND
       COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC and that any officiating services subsequent to the term of this Agreement shall be set forth in a future
       agreement between the parties. The OFFICIAL understands that there is no assurance or implication that a future agreement will be
       offered by NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC, and that NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC, through LAWRENCE
       N. LAST (hereinafter, the “Coordinator/Assigner”), reserves the right, in its sole discretion, with or without cause, not to offer the
       OFFICIAL a future agreement subsequent to the terms of this Agreement.

 

2.    Independent Contractor Status


       The OFFICIAL agrees that his/her legal status under this Agreement, and in performing this service for NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE
       OFFICIATING LLC and the Members of the Conference of New England (formerly the Commonwealth Coast Conference), Great
        Northeast Athletic Conference, The Little East Conference, Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, North Atlantic
        Conference, New England Small College Athletic Conference, New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference, Brandeis University,
        Fisher College,, NJCAA Region XXI, Brewster Academy, New Hampton School, South Kent School (collectively, the “Conferences”) (which
        includes travel to and from game sites), is that of an independent contractor and under no circumstances shall the OFFICIAL be deemed
        an employee of, or have any rights as an employee of NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC, the Coordinator/Assigner or any
        of the Members of the aforementioned Conferences.


        As an independent contractor, the OFFICIAL shall:

 

         i. Obtain for his/her own benefit disability, medical, hospitalization and liability insurance for any and all claims he might incur in
         performing officiating services under this Agreement and in travel to and from game sites and shall submit proof of such insurance
         to NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC upon request; and

 

         ii. Shall hold harmless NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC, the Coordinator/Assigner and the Members for which he
         assigns from any and all liability for injury, including sickness related to COVID-19, damage or loss sustained as a result of his/her
         actions (or inactions) in the performance of any services under this Agreement, including without limitation, all claims for medical
         expenses incurred, and for failure by him/her to obtain or maintain insurance required hereunder during the term of this
         Agreement.
         

         iii.            The Official recognizes that member institutions have adopted “COVID-19 safety and risk management policies,
         procedures, protocols and guidelines for their premises and/or events. Official represents and warrants to the Member institutions
         that he/she shall cooperate with the COVID-19 Protocols, including without limitation vaccination disclosure and other obligations
         deemed necessary by the Member institutions served. Official acknowledges that protocols and best practices for prevention and
         management of COVID-19 protocols are rapidly evolving. Accordingly, Official understands that COVID-19 Protocols remain
         subject to change as determined by the Member institutions. Official agrees to comply with the COVID-19 Protocols determined
         by the Member institutions, as the same may be amended, replaced, or otherwise modified during the Term.

 

         iv. The Official voluntarily and knowingly assumes the risks that Official (and/or his/her contacts) may be exposed to or infected by
         COVID-19 by the Officials participation as a service-provider for any Game, including travel to and from any Game and engaging in
         any related preparatory or connected activities, and agree that officiating basketball games presents a risk of infection with the
         novel CORONA-19 VIRUS and agrees to accept the risks and agrees not to assert a claim or suit against New England College
         Officiating LLC
, its Coordinator/Assigner of officiating and schools serviced by New England College Officiating LLC in the
         event that you (and/or his/her contacts) become infected with COVID-19.

 

3.      General Staffing
         All regular season home games involving the Members will be officiated by NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC selected
         OFFICIALS, namely those who are parties to officiating agreements with NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC for the 2024 -
         2025 Men’s basketball season.


4.      Assignments
            i. Any assignment shall be subject to cancellation by the Coordinator/Assigner due to scheduling changes and, in addition, the
               Coordinator/Assigner, in his sole discretion, may cancel any assignment deemed to be in the best interests of the aforementioned
               Members for which he assigns. All assignments shall be considered binding agreements upon acceptance by the OFFICIAL at the
               Arbiter Sports assigning website.
     

           ii. The OFFICIAL shall register as a member of the NCAA Men’s basketball officiating website (www.plus.refquest.com), complete
               both the online pre-season officiating clinic, complete the NCAA pre-season officiating exam with a passing grade of 85, view all
               NCAA instructional pre-season and in-season videos, complete the background check consent information and attend a
               mandatory/required regional preseason meeting conducted by the Coordinator/Assigner. Failure in either regard may result in
               the termination of this Agreement and the cancellation of all assignments.

 

5. Assigning Fee
The Official agrees to pay a nonrefundable fee of *****$90.00, payable upon receipt of Contract. This fee must be received by the
Coordinator/Assigner by
***** Saturday, August 31, 2024. The Coordinator/Assigner, at his sole discretion, may cancel any games
assigned to the OFFICIAL if the Contract and assigning fee is not received by August 31, 2024.


6. Compensation for Services
Each OFFICIAL shall receive game fees specific to each Conference for regular season contests. The 2024 – 2025 game fees shall be
$220/ $210/$200 plus travel that exceeds 75 miles one way for all Division III games. For exhibition and scrimmage contests, each
OFFICIAL shall receive a flat fee of $80 (no mileage or per diem permitted). The game fees shall be paid to the OFFICIAL by each school
(herein, “Members”) where the contest was played or through ArbiterPay/RefPay.


7. Fitness and Rule Application
The OFFICIAL shall maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness; exhibit a comprehensive knowledge of the NCAA Men’s Basketball
rulebook, annual points of emphasis, all NCAA Instructional Videos, and NCAA mechanics manual all to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Coordinator/Assigner. Failure in any regard to meet these standards shall entitle NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC, by the
Coordinator/Assigner, in his sole discretion, to terminate this Agreement.


8. Professionalism and Integrity
The OFFICIAL shall follow the guidelines of professionalism set forth by the NCAA and by the Coordinator/Assigner through in-
person meetings and/or memorandum communication throughout the period of this Agreement. It is expected that the OFFICIAL will
refrain from any activity, direct or indirect, associated with sports wagering involving not only the Conferences, but also any NCAA

sanctioned sport. The OFFICIAL will also refrain from public comments regarding game situations, beyond the application of a
basketball rule, to any outlets, including social media platforms, other than the aforementioned Conference representatives. Failure to
comply with any of the above shall entitle NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC, by the Coordinator/Assigner, in his sole
discretion, to terminate this Agreement.

 

9. Right of Termination
If at any time during the term of this Agreement the OFFICIAL is unable, for whatever reason, to perform fully all the requirements of
this Agreement, NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC, by the Coordinator/Assigner, in his sole discretion, may terminate this
Agreement and any assignments made to the OFFICIAL and, thereafter, NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING LLC and the
Coordinator/Assigner shall have no further obligation to the OFFICIAL.

 

10. Miscellaneous
The laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall govern this Agreement and failure by NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OFFICIATING
LLC in any instance to insist on strict performance of the terms of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver by NEW ENGLAND
COLLEGE OFFICAITING LLC
of any of its rights under this Agreement.

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Have a great season!

Assigning Fee $90

 

© 2023 New England College Officiating

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