Level 4 Referee

Level 4 Referee

The purpose of creating a Level 4 Program is to assist the commissioner in-assigning high school soccer matches, selection to NHIAA tournament matches and to further develop the competency of our membership.

CRITERIA:

Be a Level 3 member for no less than 3 years
Officiate no less than 35 matches at the varsity level during a 3 consecutive year period
Be nominated by a current Level 4 member
Be approved by the Executive Board
Receive 1 recommendation from an assessment of a varsity game

APPROVED CANDIDATES MUST (each year):

Pay Certification fee of ONE varsity game (no mileage)
Complete refresher exam with 95% score
Complete a physical fitness performance with the following minimum requirements

2500 meters during the 12 Minute Run
8.8 seconds during the 40 meter Agility Run
33 seconds during the 3 x 60 Meter Run
8.0 seconds during, the 50-meter Sprint Run

Attend one Summer Clinic Meeting
Attend one In-Season Meeting to be conducted by a NHSOA Level 4 Member
Attend all Post-Season Meetings
Attend End of the Season General Meeting
Officiate no less than 15 varsity matches in one consecutive season
Wear appropriate game uniform
Be assessed by the Assessment Committee/Personael
Be recommended by the Executive Board to continue in the program
Adhere to the NHSOA Code of Ethics

Level 4 Members will:

Have a unique NHSOA patch
Be considerecd for NHIAA tournament competition
Be considered for NISOA membership
Be considered for a speaker during the Summer Clinic