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What information does Whistle need to get started?
To sign up and create a profile, Whistle requires your:
• Email
• Full Name
• Date of birth
• Zip Code
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How do I add my information?
If you did not add all your profile information during sign up, or wish to edit any personal details, then simply go into your profile and add any additional information that’s applicable to you.
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How is my personal information used?
Protecting your data and financial details is extremely important to us. Your personal information, such as contact information including phone and email address always remains private. We do not retain any of your banking information, but this is securely stored...
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What personal information can I access?
As a user, you acknowledge by agreeing to the terms and conditions that Whistle will use your name, zip code, years of experience and information such as your qualifications and/ or organization during the term of use as part of...
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How do I update my personal information?
Personal information can be updated under your profile, by making the necessary changes and clicking save.
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What sports does Whistle cover?
Whistle covers the following sports:
BaseballBasketballField HockeyFootballIce HockeyLacrosseRugbySoccerSoftballTrack & FieldVolleyballWater PoloWrestlingDo not see your sport? Please tell us what we are missing.
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Do I need a background check?
Background checks are optional as a game official, however we’d strongly recommend that you undergo a background check to verify your profile. Assignors include background checks as part of their search criteria however, can opt-out if they feel comfortable. To...
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How do I undergo a background check?
Background checks can be completed during sign up or alternatively, you can undergo a background check and verify your account within your profile at the bottom of the listed options.
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How long does a background check take to complete?
The industry average turnaround time for most background checks is between 3-5 business days, but can take longer than expected depending on the depth of the search, geographical location of the candidate, or county courthouse operations. Depending on these factors...
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How much does a background check cost?
A background check costs $12.00 and can be paid within the app.
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Do I need liability insurance?
Whistle does not provide insurance and this is optional to game officials. We’d strongly recommend liability insurance for all game officials that sign up to use Whistle’s service. Assignors are given the option to include liability insurance as a search...
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How do I receive notifications?
We respect your privacy and therefore, give you the option to accept push notifications straight to your device once you have downloaded the iOS or Android applications. You’ll be notified at every moment from an assignment to any changes and...
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Where do I manage my notifications?
Notifications can be managed by going into your profile and click ‘settings’. Select ‘notifications’ and you can control the notifications you’d like to receive and how. Please note, desktop users will only receive notifications by email and not push notifications...
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What if I get a new phone number?
Please change your account phone number immediately, which is recorded against an anonymous contact number allocated to your profile. If you sell your device please remember to log out of the app first.
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