NISOA Assessments and Upgrading
National Referee Program Requirements
Must have been a NISOA member in Good Standing for three (3) years.
Must submit two letters of recommendation (either from their local chapter, college coach, high school coach, a certified NISOA National or Regional assessor or a current NISOA NRP member).
Must submit two (2) assessments as a referee and (1) assessment as an assistant referee of regular or post-season intercollegiate soccer games by a certified NISOA National or Regional assessor which meet or exceed the level of standard established by the NRP program.
Must present a signed and completed Physician’s General Medical Examination conducted within six (6) months of the date of the application or a signed NISOA Medical Liability Waiver.
Must present a list of twenty (20) regular or post-season intercollegiate games officiated within the last two (2) years.
Must adhere to NISOA Code of Ethics.
Must submit the appropriate application fee
The NRP Application form will be published on the web site (www.nisoa.com) prior to annual enrollment. This application shall be fully and accurately completed by the interested applicant, and submitted to the Regional Area Coordinator, in a timely manner prior to the specified completion date.