Welcome New Officials
New Officials Checklist:
Before being assigned to officiate an NCHSAA game, there are some steps to take. Below you will find step-by-step instructions to make registration painless.
1. Decide which sport(s) you want to officiate. Click here to visit the NCHSAA sports page.
2. Register as an Official
Current Registration Deadlines: WINTER (Basketball): September 15 Click here to go to the registration page.
From the Registration page, create a username and password by clicking on “Click here to register”. If the deadline for the registration session for the sport has passed, the late fee will be waived for NEW OFFICIALS ONLY.
*Once your profile has been created, then you may register for the sports of your choice. Log into your account, with username and password that was just created. **Your password will be emailed to the email address listed from creation of your profile **
*Click on “registration” header at the top of your profile, it will prompt you to our registration page. Checkmark which sport(s) you plan to officiate for this season, then click on the drop-down menu to the right of the sport to choose which Regional Officials Association (s) you will work with. Click on “Update this registration” to finish the process. All requirements must be completed:
How do I start officiating?
All officials must register and complete the pre-season requirements for eligibility to work NCHSAA assignments. Requirements are as follows:
*Complete Registration and Payment
1. Personal Information
2. Background check authorization – Two responses required
3. General Registration – “NO” if wanting to be an eligible NCHSAA official
4. Regional Association
5. Payment
*Requirements for Eligibility Once Registered:
1. Background Check
2. Local Clinics Attendance
3. Local Association Meeting Attendance
4. Scrimmages
5. State Rules Clinic
6. NFHS Concussion Course
7. NFHS Sport Exam
a.75 + Regular Season Eligible
b. 80 + Post-Season Eligible
Recruitment Initiative:
As part of a recruitment initiative, the NCHSAA will discount the registration fee for a first-time official. This is ONLY for officials new to officiating with the NCHSAA (not new to a different sport than previously officiated).
1. You must first register before the NCHSAA can go into the system and waive the registration fee.
2. When instructed to pay, “do not pay”. Send an email to caitlin@nchsaa.org stating you have completed the registration process up to the payment step. Our office will update your account to reflect the discounted rate ($31 for insurance and background check).
3. If you make a payment before the NCHSAA can waive the fee(s), you will NOT receive the discount nor a refund for the difference.
4. Once complete, the NCHSAA will give a response email indicating the fee has been waived. You will then go in and make payment to complete your registration.
Sport Registration Dates:
Registration Deadlines If you are interested in becoming an official with the NCHSAA, you must meet the registration deadlines for each season. WINTER (Basketball, Wrestling): September 15
Basketball Officials of Metrolina State Clinic::
Monday October 22, 2018 6:30PM
Mount Pleasant High School
NFHS Test Dates:
Start Time: Noon Basketball:
October 15-29, 2018
Click the orange basketball to the right of the page for registration links, downloadable BOOM files and other important information.