Referee Reimbursement Policy

January 2023

PNRRS pays referees and other match officials based on the position and level of match. Current payment rates are published here.

PNRRS reimburses referees for travel to matches based on the distance traveled. Travel reimbursement is not generally paid for tournaments. The reimbursement must be claimed by the referee in Match Facts. These payments are non-taxable.

PNRRS pays referees in two different ways; weekly electronic payments directly into the referees bank account and check payments in June (spring season) and December (fall season).  Only matches completed in Match Facts within 7 days of the match will be paid.

Payments for tournaments - eg summer 7s - are either paid in cash directly by the tournament organizer on the day or by PNRRS within a week or two.

To receive weekly match payments the following conditions must be met:

• the match must be in a supported competition

• the referee must have their Match Facts account setup to receive electronic payments

• the match must be Completed in Match Facts

Members may request an early payment at any time by contacting the treasurer

Match officials are classified by PNRRS as independent contractors. If total payments for the year will exceed the IRS threshold (currently $600) PNRRS will request a W-9 tax information form from the match official and will issue a 1099-NEC form the following January.