How to Join

Eligibility

To become a member of Tara, applicants must be of good moral character and reputation. Persons that desire membership are required to complete and sign the Tara Membership Application. Applications with all dues and fees must be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer and approved by the Board of Directors. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year however, all members are required to complete an application-update on an annual basis.

TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT A TARA APPLICATION-CLICK HERE

In addition, members in good standing must meet additional qualifications to officiate at certain levels and venues.

To officiate any sport under the jurisdiction of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), the applicant must:

> Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and complete a registration form prescribed by the GHSA.
> Satisfactorily complete the GHSA officiating clinics.
> Submit to and successfully pass written tests prior to the start of the respective season.
> Pay GHSA annual registration fees for each sport (baseball & softball).

Some parks and leagues require a criminal history background-check. These background checks are conducted by the individual recreation agency between the umpire and the agency. Members will be notified when they are required to submit to a criminal history background check.