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Stay in the Game. Become an Official.

Officiating offers a rewarding way to stay connected to the sports you love, support student-athletes and make a lasting impact on competition. Whether you’re a former student-athlete or exploring a new opportunity, discover how to get involved in sports officiating.

Explore Officiating Opportunities

Make an Impact Through Officiating

Officials play an essential role in creating fair, safe and competitive environments for student-athletes. Beyond enforcing the rules, officiating provides opportunities to build leadership skills, stay active and give back to the sports community.

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STAY CONNECTED

Continue your involvement in the sports you love

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BUILD COMMUNITY

Connect with fellow officials and sports professionals

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DEVELOP SKILLS

Strengthen leadership, communication and decision-making

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MAKE AN IMPACT

Support student-athletes and fair competition

Get Started in Officiating

There are several ways to begin your officiating journey. Whether you’re interested in youth, high school or college sports, these resources can help you explore opportunities and take the next step.

NCAA Officiating Interest Form
Interested in becoming an official? Take the first step toward getting involved.
Explore Officiating
Explore officiating opportunities through the National Association of Sports Officials.
High School Officiating
Education, membership and development resources from the NFHS Officials Association.

From Player to Official

Your connection to sports doesn’t have to end when your playing career does. The NCAA Player to Ref Program helps current and former student-athletes explore officiating opportunities and take their first steps toward becoming officials.

Through the program, interested individuals can connect with officiating resources and explore training opportunities based on their experience.

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Officiating Resources

Find tools, guidance and resources to support officiating development, recruitment and NCAA competition.

Access registration information, training, safety guidance and officiating tools.

• 2026-28 Registration Fees and Dates

• Background Check Information

• Officials’ Digital Footprint Guide

•RefQuest (RQ+)

Explore campaign materials to help promote officiating and recruit new officials.

• Become an Official campaign toolkit

Coordinator of Officials

Connect with NCAA officiating coordinators and find sport-specific contact information.