Okotoks Referee Association (ORA) Payroll Policy

*** Effective January 1, 2026 officials will be paid through direct deposit ONLY! ***

The Okotoks Referees’ Association will run a monthly payroll cycle consisting of all hockey games an official has skated within that particular month.   Included in the payroll run for each referee will be:

1. Game Fees for all non-cash games skated
2. Travel/Mileage claims based on the mileage policy
3. Additions/Deductions for adjustments assessed to the official

Payment Schedule

October Payroll Cycle                                          hockey worked in August and September

November Payroll Cycle                                       hockey worked in October

December Payroll Cycle                                       hockey worked in November and any cheques issued for payment

January Payroll Cycle                                           hockey worked in December

February Payroll Cycle                                     hockey worked in January

March Payroll Cycle                                              hockey worked in February

April Payroll Cycle and year end mtg                      hockey worked in March and April and any cheques issued for payment

Direct Deposit

If you are a new official or an official that did not use direct deposit last season, you MUST sign up for direct deposit in order to get paid.  The process is straight forward and the information that you enter in the form is used to setup direct deposit to your account.

This process requires 2 DISTINCT STEPS:
      1. Complete the form using this link
      2. Email a VOID cheque or your completed bank’s direct deposit form to mileage@oraofficials.com
 
This process requires 2 DISTINCT STEPS:
      1. Complete the form using this link
      2. Email a VOID cheque or your completed bank’s direct deposit form to mileage@oraofficials.com

How to Receive Your Money

1. Sign up for Direct Deposit (see above); the service expectation is to have you paid by the 10th business day of the month
2. Incorrect direct deposit banking information will be the sole responsibility of the provider; ensure your information is accurate!
3. Fees to collect incorrectly directed funds or any banking charges will be billed back to the official along with a re-processing fee of $25 surcharge for each occurrence