Student Officials
For over 20 years, NIRSA’s Student Officials Development program has been raising the bar for student officials training at NIRSA Championship Series events.
Developing the future of officiating today
The NIRSA Championship Series’ promise is to provide premier championship experience delivered by qualified experts within a safe and inclusive environment. Through the Champ Series officials training, the student officials learn about the sport and about themselves. With the help from mentors and other skilled staff NIRSA student officials become those qualified experts we promise to provide.
NIRSA Championship Series Officials Applications
NIRSA Championship Series Applications
Tournament Volunteer & Officials Opportunities
Basketball Positions
| Open | Close | |
| Regional Basketball Directors Positions | Nov 15 | Dec 15 |
| Regional Basketball Volunteer Positions | Nov 15 | Jan 15 |
| Regional Basketball Officials Positions | Dec 1 | Varies |
| National Basketball Directors Positions | Jul 15 | Sep 15 |
| National Basketball Volunteer Positions | Dec 1 | Jan 15 |
| National Basketball Officials Positions | Jan 1 | Mar 1 |
Flag Football Positions
| Open | Close | |
| Regional Flag Football Director Positions | Aug 1 | Sep 1 |
| Regional Flag Football Volunteer Positions | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| Regional Flag Football Officials Positions | Sep 1 | Varies |
| National Flag Football Directors Positions | Feb 15 | Apr 15 |
| National Flag Football Officials Positions | Sep 1 | Nov 15 |
| National Flag Football Volunteer Positions | Aug 1 | Sept 15 |
Soccer Positions
| Open | Close | |
| Spring Soccer Officials Positions | Feb 1 | Mar 1 |
| Spring Soccer Volunteer Positions | Feb 1 | Mar 1 |
| Regional Soccer Volunteer Positions | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| Regional Soccer Coordinator Positions | Jan 15 | Mar 15 |
| National Soccer Director Positions | Jan 15 | Mar 15 |
| National Soccer Volunteer Positions | Aug 1 | Sept 15 |
| National Soccer NISOA Officials Positions | July 1 | Aug 1 |
Tennis Positions
| Open | Close | |
| National Tennis Directors | TBD | TBD |
| National Tennis Volunteer Positions | TBD | TBD |
Tournament Host Applications
Regional Host Applications
| Open | Close | |
| Regional Flag Football Sites | Dec 1 | Feb 1 |
| Regional Basketball Sites | Dec 1 | May 1 |
| Regional Spring Soccer Sites | Oct 1 | Nov 1 |
| Regional Soccer Sites | Dec 1 | Feb 1 |
National Host Applications
| Applications open every three years | Open | Close |
| National Basketball Site | Jan 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| National Flag Football Site | Jan 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
NIRSA Championship Series Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Nomination Submissions
| Open | Close | |
| Hall of Fame: Fall Sports | TBD | TBD |
| Hall of Fame: Spring Sports | TBD | TBD |
NIRSA Championship Series Work Teams
Series Work Team Applications
Work Team Positions
| Open | Close | |
| Series Exec Team | Nov 1 | Jan 12 |
| Series Committee Chairs | Nov 1 | Feb 8 |
| Series Work Team Members | Nov 1 | Feb 8 |
National Officials Contacts
(updated 09/06/2023)
Basketball
Co-Director of Officials:
TBD
Co-Director of Officials:
Brandon Bermea, Oklahoma State University
Assistant Director of Officials:
Football
Co-Director of Officials:
Kelsey Jones, Western Carolina University
Co-Director of Officials:
Kaulin Andric, Texas A&M University
Assistant Director of Officials:
Britton Lyon, Georgia Southern University
Soccer
Director of Officials:
Erik Jaeke, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Assistant Director of Officials:
Abby Van Note, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Student Officials
Fundraising Committee
Following the loss of some key tournament sponsorships, the Student Officials Fundraising Committee was established in 2015 as a fundraising committee in support of student officials development at the NIRSA Service Corporation Championship Series Flag Football and Basketball tournaments. This volunteer committee raises money in support of student officials development opportunities as determined by the NIRSA Service Corporation. If you would like to expand your fundraising experience while supporting your passion and the future of student officials development, please contact [email protected]. If you’d like to support student officials development with a gift, donate here.
Currently, gifts to the Student Officials Development Fund support the following at the NIRSA Flag Football and Basketball Championships:
- Lodging
- Stipends
- Meals
- On-site transportation for the student officials and their NIRSA volunteer evaluators.
Student Officials
Development Campaign
The Champ Series training at the various regional and national tournaments provides young officials with the experience they need to contribute meaningful in their communities. NIRSA student officials learn more than how to officiate a game. Students build skills like conflict resolution, communications, problem-solving and decision-making. If you’ve ever donned the black-and-white stripes or had to judge a minute-it-to-win-it game at the office, you know the pressure that comes with upholding the integrity of the sport.
Soccer
Flag Football
Tennis
Basketball
Club Basketball
Need more information?
If you have any questions regarding the league or how to get involve contact Nicole Jackson, NIRSA Director of National Sport Programs.