Individuals desiring credit are responsible for paying all fees and meeting the University’s registration requirements. Special thanks to Brian Glach at UCCS, Jay Engeln at NSCAA and NISOA’s Bob Jones for making this continuing and unique partnership work for NISOA members.

1. Regional and National assessors are required to recertify once every two years. If you choose not to recertify in 2012, then you must recertify in 2013 or lose your opportunity to continue as a NISOA assessor.
2. Registration is now open. Registration is done online this year and you must have a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) to register for one of the academies. Registration fee of $50.00.
3. Registration is for invited, returning National Assessors and Regional Assessors.
4. Academy locations and dates have been confirmed. Approved Academy Sites
5. Registration is from April 9, 2012 until May 15, 2012. After that date, a $30 late fee will be included in the registration fee and will be so noted on the payment step of the registration process. NOTE: Those registering for the clinic on 5/5/2012 must be registered before April 27, 2012.
6. To access the registration process you must (1) login into the ArbiterSports.com web-site. Once you have signed in, you should be able to select the (2) NISOA Central Hub as one of your selection options. Click on that link and it will take you to the NISOA Central Hub and the registration links. Assessors will use the (3) Assessor Registration only! A National Referee that is a Regional or National Assessor does not have to register as an assessor.

1. George Noujaim, Director of National Referee Program announced that the deadline for accepting new applicants has been extended to June 1, 2012 just in case someone may have missed the deadline. That also means that the $30 late fee will be waived as well. So if you know of someone that is qualified and interested in the NISOA National Referee Program, please have them complete the application process quickly and route it through their chapter and Regional Area Coordinator along with a check for $75.00 payable to NISOA.
2. The National Referee Recertification Test is now available online at the NCAA Central Hub. Login to Arbiter Sports and select NCAA Central Hub under the “Type” column. Once you are on the Central Hub Home page, select the “Testing” tab at the top of the page. The “National Referee Recertification Test” should show under Open Tests. This exam must be completed prior to your attendance at a National Academy. You have three opportunities to pass the exam with a score of 80. This exam must be completed and passed prior to your attendance at a National Academy otherwise you will have your invitation rescinded. Consider this when making travel plans!
3. Physical Fitness Test should be completed prior to your selected academy if possible. It must be given by a National Clinician, National Assessor or someone with NRP staff approval. All results will be submitted to Kenneth Kaylor, Physical Fitness Director for NISOA at KIKAYLOR@MAC.COM. The PFT requires a passing score of 3.5 overall to meet requirements.

Friday, July 20, 2012

• An architectural boat tour on the historic Chicago River that showcases over 40 landmarks of modern American architecture.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

• A tour of Chicago on a double-decker bus that has a “hop on hop off” feature that allows for touring any area of interest and covers all major downtown attractions.

For more information, please contact Debbie Wescott or Mary Van de Vaarst.

May 5, 2012 – Southern California (Citrus College, Glendora, CA)

June 2, 2012 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Area (Gloucester County College, Sewell, NJ)

June 9, 2012 – Dallas, Texas (Richland College, Dallas, TX) **Note revised site**

June 9, 2012 – Cincinnati, Ohio (Thomas More College, Crestview, KY)

June 23, 2012 – Worcester, Massachusetts (College of the Holy Cross)

July 21, 2012 – Fredricksburg, Virginia (University of Mary Washington)

July 22, 2012 – Chicago, Illinois (St. Laurence High School, Burbank, Illinois)

July 28, 2012 – Jacksonville, Florida (St. John’s Country Day School, Orange Park, FL) **Site confirmed**

August 4, 2012 – Northern California (Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA) **Note revised date**

The sites that the NRP staff selected are based on population density of assessors, national referees, and airport accessibility.

Dave Steiner (PA)

With the passing of Nick Cinquanto, as president, I have appointed Mr. David Steiner, Lehigh Valley Chapter, to fill the unexpired term of Region III Representative.  Dave has been a member of NISOA for over 21 years.  In addition he has been a chapter officer for 20 years and President for the past two.  Dave has been part of the camp staff for many years and is a recipient of the Raymond Bernabei Honor Award.

Dave retired as a teacher  from the Career Institute of Technology after 32 years in the classroom.  During his teaching career, Dave earned a Masters Equivalence Degree from Temple University.   He has been married for 39 years and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.