Athletic directors report losing up to 10 hours every pay period to administrative paperwork. That’s up to 500 hours each year spent cutting checks, tracking down paperwork, and answering “Where’s my payment?” emails at 10 PM. You’re not just working harder than necessary. You’re playing a losing game.
Every hour you spend on paperwork is an hour you’re not on the field, not in the gym, not supporting your athletes.
Time to change the game. Arbiter Pay automates the entire payment system so you can focus on what you actually signed up for — building championship-caliber programs and developing student-athletes who compete at their best.
How Does Automated Payment Processing Work for Sports Officials?
Arbiter Pay runs the entire payment playbook automatically with zero manual calculations required. Your game plan shouldn’t include manually calculating rates at midnight. What this means for you:
Set your rules once; we execute flawlessly, every time
Officials, security personnel, and event workers get paid when the game is done and approved. Period. If they’re a 1099 worker they can be paid in Arbiter Pay.
Payment calculations happen in the background so that AD’s can concentrate on what matters most
Can Athletics Directors Manage All Their Payment Systems in One Place?
Yes — Arbiter Pay consolidates assignments, payments, and tax reporting into a single unified platform. You can even manage payments from your phone.
WITHOUT Arbiter Pay: Log into three systems, manual reconciliation, lost data
WITH Arbiter Pay: One login, automatic sync, complete history at your fingertipsWhy it matters: When De La Salle Collegiate stopped splitting their focus across multiple platforms, they saved nearly $5,000 annually and reclaimed 15-20 hours monthly. That’s winning efficiency. Read their case study.
How Can I Stop “Where’s My Check?” Emails From Officials?
Arbiter Pay eliminates inquiry emails with automated notifications that keep officials and event staff informed at every payment step.
“Did I get paid?” emails crush your productivity. They kill momentum. They’re relentless.
Arbiter shuts them down. Automated notifications keep officials and event staff informed at every step. Your inbox stays clear. Your focus stays sharp.
By the numbers:
- 70% fewer “Where’s my check?” emails
- Up to 20 hours saved per month from payment and tax paperwork processing
- Zero officials and event staff wondering if they’ll get paid
The bonus: Every minute not spent answering payment questions is a minute spent building your program.
Is Arbiter Pay Compliant With 1099 Tax Requirements?
Yes — Arbiter Pay handles all 1099 tax reporting automatically, keeping you compliant without requiring tax expertise.
1099 compliance isn’t optional. But becoming a tax expert shouldn’t be required to run a great athletic program.
Arbiter Pay handles tax reporting automatically. You stay compliant. You avoid penalties. You never become an accidental accountant.
Learn more about How to Streamline 1099 Payments.
Will Event Staff Get Paid On Time With Arbiter Pay?
Yes. Arbiter Pay delivers secure, on-time payments via direct deposit every time, helping you retain quality officials and staff.
Officials talk. They compare notes. They remember who pays reliably and who makes them chase checks. In a shortage crisis, you can’t afford that reputation.
Arbiter Pay delivers secure, prompt payments. Every time. Bank-level security. Direct deposit reliability. Count on it.Official retention impact: With 79% of officials taking on more assignments due to the national shortage (NASO, 2023), payment reliability became a deciding factor. Athletic directors with reliable systems win the official assignments.
How Can I Track Payment Spending Across All My Programs?
Arbiter Pay provides real-time visibility into payment spending with historical data, exportable reports, and budget forecasting tools.
During budget season you need your numbers fast, accurate, and airtight.
We give you real-time visibility into every dollar spent. Historical data for forecasting. Exportable reports when administrators ask questions.
Ask yourself:
- Can you pull payment data for all programs in under 60 seconds?
- Do you have historical trends for accurate forecasting?
- Can you export reports without manual compilation?
If you answered no to any of these — you’re working too hard.
Ready To Take Back Your Season?
Stop letting outdated payment processes eat up your time. Arbiter Pay delivers the automation, reliability, and speed athletic directors demand — all in the platform that’s been dominating athletic administration for four decades.
See Arbiter Pay in action: [Schedule a personalized demo] and discover how athletic directors are reclaiming hours every pay period.
Questions about making the switch? Our support team has your back from day one: implementation, training, ongoing success. We don’t just sell software. We build partnerships.
Payment delays directly impact your ability to recruit and retain quality officials, which is already a significant challenge. When officials can earn timely payments elsewhere, they’ll prioritize those opportunities. The official shortage crisis makes every payment delay a bigger problem.
Ready to solve these payment headaches once and for all?
FAQs
What is Arbiter Pay?
Arbiter Pay is a K-12 payments platform that schools use to pay officials, event staff, and other 1099 workers quickly and securely. It eliminates paper checks and cash handling and provides 1099 records and compliance reporting.
Who uses Arbiter Pay?
Arbiter Pay is built for athletic directors, business offices, and finance teams that need a centralized, compliant way to pay 1099 workers. Officials, referees, and event staff benefit from faster, more reliable payments.
How does Arbiter Pay help schools save time?
Arbiter Pay school payment system saves hours each week by replacing paper checks and manual reporting. Finance staff avoid duplicate entry, and ADs no longer track down unpaid officials. Lubbock-Cooper ISD saved $7,000 annually with Arbiter Pay.
