How to Become an Official

WHAT DO I NEED TO QUALIFY?

• Enjoy high school sports and want to give something back
• Have a basic understanding of the sport and its rules
• Be an adult or a junior or senior in high school (some regulations apply)

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

• Complete the NFHS Learn Concussion in Management course at the NFHS Learn website - Instructions
• Create an NDHSAA Account
• Once your account is created, click the Officials Registration link and complete the official's registration form - Instructions
• Submit and print the registration receipt
• Pay your fee online, or return the receipt along with the required registration fee to the NDHSAA office
• Visit our Officials Requirements page to review sport specific requirements

HOW DO I GET GAMES?

• As a registered official, your name will be listed in this web site available to school administrators
• Individual high schools can contract directly with you
• As an NDHSAA official, you may work with local official's associations for assignments, or contract individual schools on your own

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF OFFICIATING?

• Staying involved in your favorite activity
• Meeting and working with young students
• Meeting and developing a comradery with fellow officials, coaches and school officials
• Maintain physical and mental fitness
• Maintain enthusiasm for your favorite activity
• Earn some extra money

WHO DO I CONTACT?

North Dakota High School Activities Association
P.O. Box 817
Valley City, ND 58072
Telephone - 701-845-3953

NOTE: For junior high contests, officials registered by the NDHSAA should be provided whenever possible. Non-registered high school students shall not be used as referees, umpires or other officiating positions.