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The Greater Chicago Chapter of Intercollegiate Soccer Officials has an open enrollment policy. Although the GCC is primarily a college official’s organization it welcomes high school officials seeking an organization that offers them training clinics and rules interpretations meetings. The vast majority of its members are also members of the United States Soccer Federation. The chapter’s collegiate assignment chair only assigns games to chapter members. The chapter meets at least 4 times annually with 3 clinics devoted to training. Clinics are held in March, June and August of each year. The GCC’s annual business meeting is held in December. NISOA/College Membership:Persons wishing to become a college member should visit the NISOA web site (www.nisoa.com). Candidates must submit three letters of recommendation; two from NISOA members in good standing with at least five years of experience in officiating intercollegiate soccer and one from a college soccer coach, NISOA Assessor or NISOA clinician. These letters must be received by the GCC prior to the taking of any written or fitness test. A medical waiver and passing score on the NISOA physical fitness test are also required prior to taking a written exam. A minimum score of 75% on the qualifying exam is required. Additional requirements can be found listed on the NISOA national web site. Chapter membership examination contacts are Steve Lough and Greg Cole. Membership Levels -
All membership fees are due prior to or at the annual business meeting in December or a $30 late fee is imposed. Checks should be made payable to the "GCC". Checks can be mailed directly to: |
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