next steps: becoming NISOA CERTIFIED

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The below steps explain how to join MASO to officiate NISOA/NCAA matches. If you're already NISOA certified, you do not have to follow steps #2-4, complete step #5 only. 

The below steps will get you successfully certified with NISOA through the EP&D Chapter. Once all steps have been successfully completed, you will be qualified to be added to the MASO pool of officials on RefQuest (RQ+). All MASO Officials must be NISOA certified.

• NISOA: The overarching organization that certifies you as a college soccer official.

• Chapters: You join a chapter within NISOA (EP&DISOA, RWISOA, VISOA, etc.). In order to be a member of NISOA, you must be a member of a NISOA-affiliated chapter. 

• MASO: Stands for Mid-Atlantic Soccer Officials (MASO) and is an independent assigning organization. MASO is the pool of officials that get assigned to matches.

This exam is for referee's to become NISOA certified to officiate MASO games for the college season. If you are already fully NISOA certified (good standing official and have fully renewed your NISOA certification for the upcoming season within any NISOA chapter), you may skip to step #4.

• 50 questions
• No time limit
• 90% score is required to pass (2 attempts)

You may use the NCAA Rule Book take your exam - click here to download.

Once you take/pass the exam, you will receive an email from JotForm with your completed exam and score. We will also receive a copy.

Once received, continue to complete the last remaining steps below (if and only if you PASSED). If you fail, you may take the exam a second time. Do not take the exam more than two times.

1. NISOA Application

You MUST either have a money order OR personal check in the amount of $120

• Checks should be made out to "NISOA" 
• No other forms of payment will be accepted - must be money order or personal check

2. EP&D Chapter Application

You MUST either have a money order, personal check OR Venmo in the amount of $50

• Checks should be made out to "EPDISOA"
• Venmo payments can be made to @DannyRud - with your name, email address and phone number in the memo

NOTE: These steps are critical. Please make sure the money orders/checks are made out correctly.

3. Mailing Payments and Applications

LASTLY, you MUST electronically sign, print-out, THEN mail and include the following to Dan Rudloff:

• NISOA Application
• EP&D Application
• NISOA money order or personal check in the amount of $120
• EPDISOA money order or personal check in the amount of $50 (if you Venmo'ed the payment, you do not have to include the EPDISOA check).

Dan Rudloff

1203 Upton Circle

West Chester, PA 19380

There are several brands that are selling the NCAA referee uniforms but MASO suggests purchasing through one of the following suppliers:

• Official Sports
• Capelli

MASO requires all officials to purchase the 3 short sleeved + 3 long sleeved jerseys (6 jerseys total), black pants and black socks. You must also wear primarily black shoes.

Your order should include:

• 3 Short Sleeved Jerseys in the following colors: Yellow, Orange and Purple
• 3 Longed Sleeved Jerseys in the following colors: Yellow, Orange and Purple
• 1 pair of black shorts (no logos)
• 1 pair of black socks (no logos)

OPTIONAL but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Prior to arrival to your match, you are expected to wear warm-ups (windbreaker/zip-up jacket or polo shirt with warm-up pants). 

If you are in need of warmups or polo, you may purchase warm up gear from the following suppliers:

• MASO Merchandise
• Official Sports NISOA Merchandise

If you are working college matches for MASO, you will dress accordingly.

IMPORTANT: You will NOT wear the short-sleeve uniform with a long sleeve shirt/under armor exposed. Remember, college coaches are taking note of appearances and are providing feedback to MASO throughout the season. When you take the field, you are representing MASO. If we find out officials are improperly wearing the uniform, we will remove you from games.

To be added to the MASO Assignment Group for matches, please Venmo $25 to:

• @masoassignment
• In the memo, put your name, email address and phone number
• 4-digit phone number (if asked) is 6078

If you have any further questions/concerns, please contact MASOAssignment@gmail.com.

See you on the pitch!