Membership Categories


Probationary Member – Individuals who are new to football officiating and who intend to work as an on-field football official for the WDFOA. Probationary Members must work at least 35 games over a minimum of two seasons for promotion to Regular Membership.

Associate Member – Individuals who have recent and verifiable on-field experience with another football officiating organization at the high school level or higher and who intend to work as an on-field official for the WDFOA. Associate Members must work at least 10 games over a minimum of one season for promotion to Regular Membership.

Limited Member – Individuals who intend to work solely as a clock operator or as part of a chain crew.

Regular Member – Individuals who are promoted from Probationary/Associate status.