NISOA Policy Code No. 500.171
NATIONAL REFEREE PROGRAM
APPLICATION PROCESS
Any active NISOA member meeting the criteria listed in Policy Code No. 500.175 (currently under revision) may apply to the NISOA National Referee Program.
The Application Form will be published on the web site prior to bi-annual enrollment. This application shall be fully and accurately completed by the interested Applicant, and submitted to the Director of the National Referee Program or his or her designee prior to the specified completion date.
APPLICANT CRITERIA:
1. Must have been a NISOA member in Good Standing for three (3) years.
2. Must submit two (2) letters of recommendation (either from their local chapter, college coach, high school coach, an NISOA National or Regional certified assessor or a NISOA NRP member).
3. Must submit two (2) assessments as a referee and one (1) assessment as an assistant referee by a certified NISOA Regional or National Assessor for regular or post-season intercollegiate soccer games that meet the level of standard established by the NRP Program.
4. Must present a signed and completed Physician’s General Medical Examination completed within six (6) months of the date of application or a signed NISOA Medical Liability Waiver.
5. Must submit a list of twenty (20) regular or post-season intercollegiate games officiated within the last three (3) years.
6. Must adhere to NISOA Code of Ethics.
7. Must submit the appropriate application fee (see Policy #500.175-J).
Completed criteria documents shall be sent to the Applicant’s local chapter or board for confirmation of membership in good standing. The Applicant shall then send the criteria documents and completed application to the Regional Area Coordinator for review and recommendation.
The Regional Area Coordinator shall submit the documentation to the NRP Director or his/her designee. Further instructions will then be sent to those Applicant’s who meet the written criteria with an invitation to attend an NRP Clinic.
Upon completing the written application process, participating in and meeting the requirements and standards at an NRP Clinic, thus attaining certification, the successful Applicant will become an NRP member.
NISOA Adopted: January 2010