OFFICIALS FAQs

 

My Account

How do I set up an Officials account?
If you are not yet licensed and are interested in becoming a licensed official, please contact your state high school athletic association. If you are already a licensed official or if you are interested in becoming an unlicensed official, please contact Eventlink®: help@eventlink.com or call us at 866-330-7710.
I do not see my games or invitations.
Log into your Officials account.  If your account says “Community” in the upper left corner, then you can switch over to your Officials account by hovering over your name in the upper right corner and selecting Eventlink Officials under the “JUMP TO APPLICATION” section. If you received an email invitation from a school or program for an event that took place in the past, those invites will not show up in your Eventlink Officials account. You will need to contact the school or program to have them force accept you onto that past event.
How do I change my address?
Hover over your name in the upper right corner and select “Manage Profile.”  Enter in your address and click “Save.”
How do I block a school?
Click on the Blocks tab and then click on the green Create School Block.  Search for the school name or zip code and state, then click “Find Schools.”  Select the school you want to block and click “Save.”
Can I block an assigner? Can I block other officials?
You cannot block Assigners nor block other officials within your Eventlink Officials account.
 
 

Games & Events

How do I accept games?
You will receive invitations to accept games via email and text message. At the bottom of the email or text message is a link to click to accept the invitation. Or, you can log into your Eventlink account and see any Select Assign invitations to accept, or by clicking on the “Open Assign” tab accepting any games that have been sent out via the Open Assign process.
Where can I see my accepted games?
While you are logged into your Eventlink account and on the main landing page, you will see a tab for Accepted Games, click that tab to view your accepted games. In the app when you log in, you will see a tab at the bottom of the landing page for Accepted Games. Click there and you will see any games you’ve accepted.
Can I export my accepted games?
Yes, from your account (not via the app), click on Accepted Games and you’ll see an option to select Export Accepted Games. Select, copy the URL and paste into your desired location.
I cannot work a game that I’ve accepted.
You will need to contact the host school to be removed from the contest.
How do I delete or remove a game from my schedule?
You will need to contact the host school to be removed from the contest.
 
 

Payments

How do I get paid?
Once you have added your bank account information into your Eventlink profile AND have a verified Tax Profile, the school will be able to issue your payment electronically. Once the school issues payment you will receive notification that the payment process is pending. Payments typically take 2 business days to become processed into your bank account.
When will I get paid?
Once the payment has been issued by the athletic department, the processing time is typically 2 business days for the funds to be deposited into your bank account.
How do I activate my bank account?
While in your Eventlink account, hover over the Event Jobs title, you’ll get a drop down menu, select Eventlink Pay. Click on the green +Add Bank Account button in the upper right corner of the screen. Enter in your routing number and your account number. The name of the account is strictly for you to enter information so you will know what account you’ve entered. Follow steps 1-4 on the Add Bank account tab. Once you add in your bank information NOTHING else will happen on that same date. The process will take 2 business days to be completed. You will receive 2 small deposits (we call them micro deposits) into your bank account after those 2 business days have passed. You will receive an email notifying you that the micro deposits have been processed (not to be confused with the emails you will receive stating the bank account has been added and another message stating the micro deposits are pending). Once you are notified the micro deposits have PROCESSED, check your bank account, find the two small amounts, log back into your Eventlink account, hover over Event Jobs, click on Eventlink Pay and follow step #4 to get your account verified. If at any time you have questions, please reach out to us at 866, 330-7710. Do NOT attempt to verify the micro deposits without confirming the amounts received in your bank account. Too many incorrect attempts will cause the process to fail and you will have to begin the process over again
The school says I cannot be paid, but my account is activated.
This is most likely due to your Tax Profile not yet being verified. Follow the steps to complete your Tax Profile:
  • Log into your Eventlink account.
  • Go to your Eventlink Pay Tab
  • Select the Blue Tax Profile
  • Agree to the Electronic 1099
  • Complete your Tax Classification
  • Select the Green Submit Button
The Tax Profile is typically verified almost instantly as long as the correct information is entered.
I have not been paid yet.
You will receive a notice when the school has started the payment process. Once the payment has been issued by the athletic department, the processing time is typically 2 business days for the funds to be deposited into your bank account. If you have not received notification that the payment process has begun, you will need to contact the host school to inquire about your payment. Eventlink is not able to issue payments.
Will I receive a 1099?
On November 21, 2023, the IRS released an article that affects officials and event workers in Eventlink titled “IRS announces delay in Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third party platform payments in 2023.” Read the full article here. We're taking a moment to break it down for you! To simplify it, the IRS has delayed the new $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third-party settlement organizations (Eventlink) for 2023.  Eventlink will only provide a 1099-K if you meet the threshold requirements of 200 transactions AND $20,000 in payments during the 2023 tax year. Please consult your tax preparation specialist as you continue to be required to self-report your income.