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Certification   ​

SCSOA Member Certification for the 2025-2026 Season
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(4 steps/links below):
  1. Membership Application/Code of Ethics Form: Print, sign and turn in to Joe Lam
  2. SCSOA Exam:  Complete online SCSOA online exam with 80% or higher
  3. NFHS Soccer Exam:  Fill out answer sheet on your computer & email the completed answer sheet to Mike Skinner
  4. NFHS Online Video Course: Officiating​
Step 1: Membership Application and Code of Ethics:
  • Link for Membership Application
  • Link for Code of Ethics​
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​Step 2: SCSOA Online Test:
  •  Link to English Online Test
  •  Link to Spanish Online Test
    • ​Enter Ventura as the Unit.
    • Password for both exams is Westmont (uppercase W only).
    • Select Ventura from the drop-down box.
    • Be sure to include your name.
You make take the online test as often as you like. You need to pass it at least once with a score of 80% or higher.

When you are taking the exam, you may stop and then resume taking the exam later.  Be sure to obtain a resume code before exiting the exam.

​Step 3: NFHS Written Exam:
  • Link for 2024 NFHS Written Exam and Answer Sheet
  • Email Mike ([email protected]) with completed answer sheet

Step 4: NFHS Video Links:
Click links below, NFHS website select state and add to shopping cart (It's free) go through checkout.  Go back to courses on NFHS website navigation and take the course.  Total time for completing both courses is just under an hour.
  • Link for Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors
  • Link for the Concussions in Sports
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  • Home
  • Referee Resources
    • Member Balances
    • Match Fees & Mileage
    • RefPay/ArbiterPay
  • Soccer Referee Training
    • Calendar
    • Certification
    • Points of Emphasis
    • Referee Abuse
    • Enrollment in the Club
  • Rules and Procedures
    • New Rules 2025-26
    • CIF
    • Match Duration/Overtime
    • Reporting
    • Photo Gallery
    • Weather
  • SCSOA Board