How Do I become a college OFFICIAL? 

NISOA is always actively seeking qualified soccer officials to join our organization to serve intercollegiate soccer. We require at least three years of officiating experience at the high school level or higher with particular emphasis on demonstrated experience and capability with the diagonal system of control. 

Other requirements include:

• obtaining a minimum score of 75% on the written qualification examination.

• 3 years of game experience at the High School level or higher and a total of at least 25 games at this level.

• 2 field performance assessments at an acceptable level.  The referee training camp assessments may satisfy this requirement.

• Achieve the minimum requirement on the NISOA Physical Performance Test (PPT).

• Provide a physician’s statement of health.

• Provide 3 letters of recommendation (2 from NISOA members, 1 from a college coach, or NISOA assessor / clinician).

• Submit all dues and fees.

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• All applicants must apply through a local chapter.

Find more information at NISOA FAQ.