Located just 20-minutes from downtown Chicago, Rosemont is a town with no shortage of entertainment options. In addition to music venues, top-notch restaurants and the Muvico movie theater, The Park at Rosemont is an eclectic entertainment district that features lively bars and restaurants with live music, casual dining, bowling, and outdoor patios. Plus, Rosemont is just minutes from O’Hare International Airport so you can enjoy an easy and convenient arrival.

George Noujaim, Director, NISOA National Referee Academy Program

Moving forward with our mission and vision to serve the collegiate game, the NISOA National Referee Academy certification, and recertification has taken a monumental step forward to serve our customers.  We are looking at multiple sites in the country to minimize travel, and expenses to participating referees, and instructors. The program will consist of a one day yearly program aimed at the qualified referees according to policy.  Qualified referees will earn a national “current year badge” at the conclusion of the session when all the requirements listed in the National policy are met.  I am looking forward to your participation.

Best regards,

George Noujaim, Director

NISOA National Referee Academy Program

2012 National Referee Academy Program Highlights

• One day clinics located throughout the country between June 2, 2012 and August 5, 2012 at central locations
• Clinic Fee reduced to $50
• Applicant Fee $75;
• Program Renewal Fee-$40.
• Assessments reduced to 1 as a Referee, and 1 as an AR, annually
• Online testing & registration
• PPT test prior to clinic if possible
• Deleted Candidate status
• Instruction aimed at National Referees primarily thru video clips

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.

Effective in 2010, all applicants must meet the requirements established for certification or recertification for the NISOA National Referee Program in each of the following criteria:

1. The NISOA Physical Fitness Test, with an overall grade of 3.5.
2. The NCAA/NISOA Soccer Rules Written Test.
3. NISOA Game Assessments by a certified National Assessor for years 2010/11.

You must attend one of the clinics referenced below, and successfully complete all of the requirements for a National Referee or Candidate:

• Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA – June 4-6.
• University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK – June 11-13.
• Emory University, Atlanta, GA – June 18-20.
• Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA – July 9-11.

National Referees and National Referee Candidates must submit their completed 2008-2009 NISOA NRP Record Book to their Regional Area Coordinator for review and forwarding to Grier Cooper, National Referee Program Administrator. Applicants should complete the process as soon as possible as space is limited at the clinic locations. Only the first 125 respondents will be assured a place in the clinic location of their choice, and there will be a $30.00 late fee for applications postmarked after April 2, 2010. For this year’s program, two assessments are required of Applicants, both as a Referee.

• June 4-6, 2010, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California.
• June 11-13, 2010, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.
• June 18-20, 2010, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
• July 9-11, 2010, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.