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Apprentice Program
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Ed Meyer, Director of the Apprentice Program of the New Hampshire Soccer Officials Association, is seeking prospective candidates to begin the apprentice process for certification of high school games by the NHSOA in conjunction with the NHIAA, the governing body of New Hampshire School Athletics.
For further information relative to the 2008 Program, contact Ed Meyer evenings or weekends.
January to JuneActive recruiting
1.) Newspaper and Internet advertisements
2.) Area Chairmen recruiting
3.) General membership recruiting
May
Letter to all prospective apprentice candidates about meeting dates and requirements for advancement in the program.
June
Program (NON REFUNDABLE) fee and registration due by June 30th.
July
22nd - Apprentice Clinic 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Sweeney Post, Manchester.a. Rules Interpretation.b. NHSOA Program review.
28th - NHSOA Annual Clinic 7:15 AM to 2:00 PM at Bow High School in Bow.
a. Attend assigned sessions/ 2008 Rule Changes.b. Field Mechanics Session.
c. Physical Fitness Test.
August
18th - Preseason Evaluation
a. Location: Manchester West High School - Class L Girl's Jamboreeb. Sign up required for various games at individual's open dates.
c. One Date Required- Time is TBA
September through October
Field evaluationsField testing (level 2 apprentices and others)
October
14th - In-season meeting 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sweeney Post, Manchestera. Written test... 80% passing grade... closed book exam (first year candidates).21st - Field Test
a. For advancement to next level.b. Location: Nashua High School Annual JV tournament in Nashua at Mines Falls Field.
The above classes are MANDATORY and must be attended in order to advance to the next level or levels.
November
18th - Attend Association business meeting for apprentice officials having passed all requirements for induction on to the board.
Retraining Requirements for prior officials* -
1. Pay fee and assessment game fees.
2. Take National Federation of High Schools Soccer Exam
a) open book testb) passing grade required
3. Attend updated rules meeting
a) the scheduled apprentice class rules meeting orb) special rules retraining class (when available)
4. Attend annual NHSOA Clinic
a) participate in required classes as set by the Apprentice Director or Assessment Director
5. Participate in preseason evaluation program
a) optional
6. Attend special In-season Meeting
7. Take Field Test
a) allowance of only one field test per seasonb) passing grade required to become level 3 "certified official"
*Note: prior officials are previous board members who have left our association in good standing and have not been assigned games by our association for 3 or more years.
USSF Crossover Requirements for USSF Officials to enter NHSOA into Level 3 status -
1. Be a member in good standing of the USSF Association
2. Qualified at USSF Level 8 for a minimum of 3 years
3. Apply to NHSOA by June 1
a) notification made to Apprentice Directorb) applicant shall be 18 years of age or older
4. Pay all required fees
a) entrance fee (includes insurance program)b) all applicable game assessment fees
5. Take National Federation of High Schools Soccer Exam
a) closed book examb) passing grade of 80%
6. Pass a Field Test.
7. Attend NHSOA Annual Clinic to be held at Bow High School in Bow - 7:15 AM to 2:00 PM .
a) participate in field mechanics class
8. Participate in Physical Fitness Evaluation Program
9. Attend a National Federation of High Schools new rules interpretation meeting conducted by NHSOA
10. Fulfill all other requirements of Level 3 members on an annual basis
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