MRDA Officiating

MRDA relies on qualified officials to make sure that its events are run safely, efficiently, and in accordance with MRDA rules.

MRDA has a high standard for excellence and believes that its officials should be acknowledged for having met this standard. To that end, MRDA has defined an MRDA Official as follows: "MRDA Official is an official (Ref, NSO or Announcer) who is acknowledged by MRDA as consistently and effectively volunteering their time and skills in a manner to uphold the MRDA Rules, the 'MRDA Code of Conduct Acknowledgment, Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement (CCNC)', and who supports the development and growth of MRDA.

How To Become an MRDA Official

In order to be formally acknowledged as an MRDA Official, a prospective candidate must request this acknowledgment (verbally or in writing) from an MRDA member league or MRDA BOD Member.

Once acknowledged, this official must submit a signed copy of the CCNC to the Director of Officiating, along with the following information:

The Officials' Legal Name
Derby Name
Contact Information
League Affiliation (if applicable)
Endorsing MRDA League Representative

For a copy of the MRDA Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement and Code of Conduct Acknowledgment contact the MRDA's Director of Officiating

What to Expect

Within a couple weeks, MRDA Official candidate will receive an email indicating their status. Approved MRDA Officials will be allowed to wear an MRDA member patch on their officiating uniform.

To further the growth and excellence in MRDA Officiating, MRDA is in the process of developing certification and training systems to insure that its officials will continue to exemplify the best in officiating.

Stay tuned to the MRDA Forum for more information!

About MRDA MRDA Officiating Membership Requirements Events Calendar	MRDA Officiating MRDA relies on qualified officials to make sure that its events are run safely, efficiently, and in accordance with MRDA rules. MRDA has a high standard for excellence and believes that its officials should be acknowledged for having met this standard. To that end, MRDA has defined an MRDA Official as follows: "MRDA Official is an official (Ref, NSO or Announcer) who is acknowledged by MRDA as consistently and effectively volunteering their time and skills in a manner to uphold the MRDA Rules, the 'MRDA Code of Conduct Acknowledgment, Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement (CCNC)', and who supports the development and growth of MRDA. How To Become an MRDA Official In order to be formally acknowledged as an MRDA Official, a prospective candidate must request this acknowledgment (verbally or in writing) from an MRDA member league or MRDA BOD Member. Once acknowledged, this official must submit a signed copy of the CCNC to the Director of Officiating, along with the following information: The Officials' Legal Name Derby Name Contact Information League Affiliation (if applicable) Endorsing MRDA League Representative For a copy of the MRDA Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement and Code of Conduct Acknowledgment contact the MRDA's Director of Officiating What to Expect Within a couple weeks, MRDA Official candidate will receive an email indicating their status. Approved MRDA Officials will be allowed to wear an MRDA member patch on their officiating uniform. To further the growth and excellence in MRDA Officiating, MRDA is in the process of developing certification and training systems to insure that its officials will continue to exemplify the best in officiating. Stay tuned to the MRDA Forum for more information!