There are several requirements to join KISOA. They include but are not limited to: ■ Obtaining a minimum score of 75% on the written qualification examination. ■ 3 years of game experience at the High School level (KSHSAA) or higher and a total of at least 25 games at this level. ■ 2 field performance assessments at an acceptable level. The referee training camp assessments may satisfy this requirement. ■ Take and pass the physical fitness test. ■ Submit all dues and fees. ■ Be at least 18 years of age. ■ All applicants must apply through a local chapter.

Games are acquired by first becoming a registered member within the KISOA chapter. From there the current chapter assignor will assign games through arbitersports.com. A registered account through arbiter is necessary before receiving assignments. Once you are assigned games, you will either receive and email or text (depending on your preference settings) that notifies you when you've received an assignment. You must either accept the game(s), or decline and provide a reason for doing so. The chapter will share your information with regional conference assignors.

​Game assignments are the prerogative of the local chapter, local or conference assignor. Membership does not guarantee intercollegiate game assignments; however, there are hundreds of positions needed to be filled throughout the season, so be sure to submit availability early to guarantee more games.

■ Arbiter Sports Registration- Every member of NISOA is registered with the NCAA without an increase to NISOA dues. ​■ Liability Insurance - A $1 million policy that covers the member on any intercollegiate game they officiate. (with exceptions)​ ■ Education & Training - Training Academy, Regional Clinics, Local Training, the NISOA Website.

There are many ways to advance. One is obtaining a mentor from within the local chapter and setting goals for your refereeing career. Another is to seek out opportunities to work with top officials in the chapter so they can observe your skills and recommend advancement. Getting assessments throughout the season allows for the chapter to learn more about your performance. Proper management of pregame responsibilites and post game responsibilites is a good way to work your way up.

NISOA sponsored referee jerseys and shorts are required in order to officiate collegiate games. One stripe socks are also required; however, if all members of the crew have to make accomodations to match, 3-stripe socks can be worn. These items can be found at: https://officialsports.com/

The sports structure starts with an association who organizes conferences. The association is the controlling body and the conferences organizes the teams. USA has three associations: NCAA, NAIA and NJCCA. They all have conferences that play in Kansas. See conferences a more detailed list of which conferences uses KISOA referees.

The current board of KISOA is found at this link .

Attendence at meetings are part of the requirements in order to be an active member in good standing of KISOA. These meetings are scheduled before and after the season, as well as a spring meeting during off time.

There are a couple of assignors who will assign games in our area, see assignors page under conferences. All assignors work first from an email you will need to send to establish contact. See the assignors page under member only section for details.

This somewhat a dynamic questions as each year these questions will come up that is unique for ‘that’ year. First and foremost if you are working a double header, the men’s middle will take lead on the emailing and confirming the matches. If you are the woman middle for that double header, it’s ok to reach out the coach for your game to confirm if you want to. While each game day has it’s own game day questions, here are some basic questions you should make sure a cover: 1. Confirm the game times for both Men and Women -or- for your match. Many times the ‘other’ coach does not know the exact schedule for the the ‘other’ team. 2. Confirm if there will be a locker room for the crew. 3. Confirm the onsite administrator. 4. If bad weather is forcasted, ask to confirm if there is a plan to postpone or delay the start. Remember these are just a few examples. Feel free to explore your own questions. Just keep them professional.

The NCAA is the governing body and has the final say on all rules. They will determin if we adminastered a rule correclty or not. Some conferences has some modifications to the NCAA Rule Book but those are based on if they are a 2 year school or a 4 year school. See the FAQ "What is the differences between 2 year schools and 4 year schools".

Both 2 and 4 year schools follow the NCAA Rule Book with these two exceptsions: 2 Year Schools: Unlimited Sub's. * Read the policy here * all other substitution rules apply such as 'must be ready', no jewerly, etc. Please review the rules for substituting. ** See NCAA rules on substituting with respect to jewerly, injury, blood or an injury with a YC.

This somewhat a dynamic questions as each year these questions will come up that is unique for ‘that’ year. First and foremost if you are working a double header, the men’s middle will take lead on the emailing and confirming the matches. If you are the woman middle for that double header, it’s ok to reach out the coach for your game to confirm if you want to. While each game day has it’s own game day questions, here are some basic questions you should make sure a cover: Confirm the game times for both Men and Women -or- for your match. Many times the ‘other’ coach does not know the exact schedule for the the ‘other’ team. Confirm if there will be a locker room for the crew. Confirm the onsite administrator. Remember these are just a few examples. Feel free to explore your own questions. Just keep them professional. It is important to remember that each game day will have it’s own need for unique questions, nevertheless, this is a good start: If you are working a double header and are the mens middle: ~~~~~~~~~~~ Email templete Coach (insert name), I will the center referee for the upcoming match against [insert team]. I wanted to reach out to confirm a few items so if you wouldn’t mind replying I would appreciate it. Can you confirm the woman’s game is still on and set to start at XX:XXpm and the Men’s will follow at XX:XXpm or 30 minutes following the conclusion of the woman’s match? We plan to arrive 1 hour before start time (for the first game), can you confirm if someone will be there to meet us? Will there be a locker room available for us to change? Is there anything unique about the game we should know about? Thank you for your time, Referee Name.

As of 2024 we currently accept cash, check and credit card payments via our web store (hosted by square) at https://kisoa-wichita.square.site/s/shop. In the web store you can pay your dues and your assessment fee.

As of 2024 we currently accept cash, check and credit card payments via our web store (hosted by square) at https://kisoa-wichita.square.site/s/shop. In the web store you can pay your dues and your assessment fee.

See the memebers only section.

See the memebers only section.

See the memebers only section.

See the memebers only section.

As of 2024 we currently accept cash, check and credit card payments via our web store (hosted by square) at https://kisoa-wichita.square.site/s/shop. In the web store you can pay your dues and your assessment fee.

Typically, schools will have an area for the referees to store their belongings and rest between games and half-times. There are occasions where referees will be required to leave their belongings in their cars and congregate at a point specified in the emails prior to the game. See the page Schools, parking and locker rooms under the member only area.

Every school should be providing water to every referee for each game they referee. Schools are not required to provide meals, but there are occasions where schools will give the referees a sandwich or some snacks. Typically schools give referees a candy bar as well.

Follow the links provided in the Conference section of the website. There you should be able to find out which team belongs to which conference. Arbiter assignments will also list which conference you'll be officiating. See Schools, parking and locker rooms for more information.

KJCCC games require the referees to wear the rectangular KJCCC badge provided at the preason meeting. KCAC games require the referees to wear the circular KCAC badge provided at the preseason meeting. MIAA games require the referees to wear the MIAA badge provided by MIAA. NCAA DII games and others that don't fall under a particular conference will require the referees to wear the NISOA badge provided in your registration packet that you receive in the mail before the season starts. This badge can also be used for KJCCC and KCAC games provided that the entire crew cannot match. See Schools, parking and locker rooms page for more information. See conferences for more information.

Issues with the site/location should be first assessed with your crew. If the issue cannot be resolved, please contact the Chapter President (Bryan Auten)

A member of the home school should greet you upon arrival. Usually the athletic director or a coach will help accomodate the crew's needs.

NISOA mandates 45 minutes before kick off but our local chapter standard is 1 hour. This is set because we travel to most of our games and this gives everyone time to get there, get adjusted to the site and do a proper intro and field inspection.

Yes! This is highly recommended. Communication about travel should be discussed between referees prior to the game. This is typically initiated by the referee of the men's game. If working a single women's game, the center is responsible. Typically we do not car pool to Wichita based games. Games in Newton and El Dorado aren't necessary for car pooling, but is still recommended. We typically meet at the following locations: Cracker Barrel in Park City (North), Walmart on West Kellogg (West and South West), Kwik Shop in Maize (Northwest) and your choice when going south/south east.

It is expected that you provide some form of compensation to the driver for gas and other vehicle related expenses. Below are the common expectations regarding how much is appropriate and acceptable for each passenger to compensate the driver. Feel free to use electronic payment methods between referees. One way travel time to game site: Less than 30 min's: $5 1 Hour: $10 1 to 1 1/2 hours: $15 1 1/2 to 2 Hours: $20 2 Hours or more: Discuss ahead of time but usually the max is $20.

Yellow cards should be reported on your post game report throughRrefquest. Please note the reason for the yellow card and the minute next to the player's # and name.

Immediately following the game (as soon as you leave the field), please report your red card to the assignor by phone call (leave a voice mail) and/or text. If you don't know who that is, please see members only section then select Assignors page. For NCAA games you will need to fill out both the NCAA red card report. For NAIA games you will need to fill out both the NCAA and NAIA red card reports For NJCCC (JUCO A.K.A. KJCCC) games you will need to fill out the NCAA red card reports (- Follow the link for NCAA). NCAA (and KJCCC) Red card reports are required to be filled out in your post game report on NCAA Hub page found here - Red Card Reports on RefQuest then click on submit a response. When you get your email conformation, send a copy to the assignor and sub-assignor. NAIA Red card reports are required to be filled out in your post game report on NCAA Hub page found here - Red Card Reports on RefQuest then click on submit a response. When you get your email conformation, send a copy to the assignor and sub-assignor.

Typically, referees are required to follow the dress code for KISOA, NISOA or NCAA which ever division the game is played under. KISOA standard is to wear game day shorts or warmup paints, game day shoes and a KISOA, NISOA, or NCAA polo or button down shirt. If you do not have a polo with these logo's just yet, then you can wear a nondescript polo or button down shirt. In either event, the shirt should be a collared shirt (NO T-Shirts and no shirts that promote another products). You of course may wear dress pants and a KISOA/NISOA/NCAA polo along with business dress shoes. Dress code should be communicated in the emails between the crew prior to the game.