next steps: becoming NISOA CERTIFIED for maso

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 NCAA 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.

Click on the below steps (drop-down arrows below) and complete each step in its entirety prior to going to the next step.

  • 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

    • 80% 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.

    CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE EXAM »

  • 1. NISOA Application

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

    • Checks should be made out to "NISOA" 

    • Venmo payments should be sent to @DannyRud

    2. EP&D Chapter Application

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

    • Checks should be made out to "EPDISOA"

    • Venmo payments should be sent to @DannyRud

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


    3. Mailing/Electronically Sending Payments and Applications

    Once you fill out the forms below, they will be automatically sent to Dan Rudloff for processing. You do not have to send via email if you fill out the forms via JotForm. You will also receive a confirmation email with your filled applications. There are also instructions on the first page of the forms.

    If you’re sending a payments via mail to Dan Rudloff, send 2 checks:

    • Check #1 made out to “NISOA” in the amount of $120

    • Check #2 made out to “EPDISOA” in the amount of $50

      • Mail to:
        Dan Rudloff
        171 Kilmer Trail
        Albrightsville, PA 18210

    • If you are Venmo’ing payment, you may send one payment in the total of $170 to @DannyRud -

      • Include in the memo: New NISOA Official, your name and email address.

    Click here to fill-out, complete, and download the applications »

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

    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:

    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.

  • Congratulations - you have completed all steps to become a NISOA Official within MASO.

    • Once you have passed your exam and submitted your NISOA & EP&D applications and associated fees, you will be added to MASO RQ+.

    • Once you have been added (you will receive an email from RefQuest), set-up your profile. Then, follow the instructions on the Membership Page in order to pay your MASO Membership Fee via RQ+ Registration.

    • Once completed, please let us know via email.

    NOTE: You will not be able to receive NCAA/NISOA matches in MASO until the MASO Membership Registration fee is paid.