2011 Men's and Women's Division III Officiating Policy

Selection Criteria for Officials.  An NCAA sports committee may not require membership in any specific officials’ association as a prerequisite for selection to officiate in an NCAA tournament.  For all NCAA post season soccer matches, officials (referee, assistant, alternate) shall be selected and assigned by the NCAA national coordinator of officials with assistance from the regional advisors on approval of the respective soccer committee.  In addition, officials shall adhere to the Association’s policies relating to gambling activities and drug and alcohol use.  In addition, officials must conduct themselves in a manner befitting intercollegiate athletics (e.g., character, fitness, rules knowledge, and officiating performance) are all of the highest order.  Failure to do so may result in termination of the officiating assignment.