Arbiter Instructions

Welcome to the Arbiter.net!

Your association has purchased this software for online referee assigning and now needs you to sign in. Below will explain the information needed to help you get started.

  • How do I sign in?
  • What should I do first?
  • Where can I get further help?

How do I sign in?

To sign into the Arbiter.net:

  1. Navigate to http://www.thearbiter.net using your internet browser and click the "Sign in" link.
  2. Enter your sign-in information as listed below:
    • User Name: (should be your e-mail address)
    • Password: (should be your last name)

Note: The first time you sign in you must accept the Terms and Conditions, as well as change your password.

What should I do first?

Click on the "Accept" button listed on the right – should be listed as Group 104653 – Whistle While you Work.

Under "My Account" category listed on the left, click onto "Update Information."

  1. Double check the spelling of your first and last name. Enter your address information. No need to fill out "Other information" fields.
  2. Hit the Save button on the right.
  3. Next screen to pop up will be the Phone number information. Click onto the "+" button on the left. Enter your home Phone #. When done, click on the "Green Check Mark" save button located on the left. Click onto the "+" button again to add your business number (if desired) and your cell phone number. Make sure you hit the save button for each number you enter. Double check the order you want someone to call you. If you want the order changed, click on the arrow buttons on the right. When done, click on the exit button. Then click on the "Save" button located on the top right of the page.

Under "Blocks" Category on the left:

  1. Hit the "Calendar" button. Again on the left side of page under the "Action" Category, click "Block all day" (make sure circle is filled) and then go through the calendar and click onto the DAYS YOU DO NOT WANT TO WORK. If you make a mistake, go to the left, click onto "Clear blocks" and then click the day you want to change. Once done with your schedule, click the exit button.
  2. Hit the "Teams." Go to the right and click on the "Show all" box. This will show a list of schools we will be assigning for. Under the red column on the left- click the schools you have a conflict with. When done, hit the "Save" button on the top right of page. Hit "Exit" when done. See below for how to set your mileage. You will not use the block teams unless there is a school within your miles you have a conflict with.
  3. Hit the "Site." Go to the left and click on the "Show all" box. This will show a list of schools we will be assigning for. Again, only block out certain sites within your mileage. When done, hit the "Save" button on the top right of page. Hit "Exit" when done.
  4. Hit the "Partners." Go to "Show all" box on left and click onto this. All people that have signed up to officiate High School will be listed in alphabetical order. Click the box of those you DO NOT want to work with. Hit the "Save" button on the top right. Hit "Exit" when done.
  5. Hit the "Travel Limits." Under Edit Travel Limits, put in your Zip code and enter the number of miles you want to travel. Click on the boxes of the day you want to travel from that Zip code and those miles. Click the "Apply" button. You can put in various zip codes, miles and days, depending on if you're coming from home and work. Make sure you hit the "Apply" button each time. When done, hit the "Exit" button located on the right.
  6. Summary – If you want to print your block summary, choose what format you want to export to, hit the "Print Preview" button. Hit the "Print" button. When all done, hit the "exit" button on the right.
  7. To the left side of the page and click "Ready" button on the bottom left side of your start page. If you don't have this checked, your assigner might not assign you to any games. Once you click this check box, an icon will appear on your start page that allows you to view your game schedule. Your schedule will not be ready until July, at which time you will be notified by Arbiter.

Payment information – Payment must be received by June 1st.

Association fee is $90.00. Make your checks payable to Whistle While you Work and send to Sandy Doherty, 1053 Dakota St. S, Shakopee MN 55379. The Arbiter doesn't have a payment by credit card option, so you will need to send in a check.

Where can I get further help?

If you need further assistance, please e-mail Sandy at , who is your assigner. Additional contact information is available if you sign in and click the "Support" link.