The Hawaii Scholastic Soccer Federation (HSSF) is a non-profit organization committed to fulfilling the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) policy for interscholastic soccer competition in Hawaii through competent recruitment, education, and assigning referees to Hawaii's interscholastic soccer games.

Membership in the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Officials Association is required to officiate interscholastic games.  HSSF is the NFHS' Oahu affiliate; HSSF fees cover the following - National Federation of High Schools Official Association's insurance for General Liability, Accident Medical and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance; the current NFHS soccer rules book; and NFHS Tier 2 registration with ArbiterSports, enabling you to take the NFHS soccer test online.  

In order to be eligible to referee games, you will need to:

1.  Complete the Independent Contractor form and mail to HSSF, 150 Hamakua Dr., #745, Kailua, HI 96734 or bring it to the July 28th meeting at Aiea Library at 5:00 p.m. (please note that the form has changed so please read it through carefully)

2.  Pay the $50 registration fee (make check payable to HSSF and mail to HSSF address above)

In addition to the HSSF registration requirements, referees must meet the following Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) and the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) requirements:

3. Score of 80% or higher on the NFHS soccer examination.  You will get 2 chances to complete passing on-line; thereafter will require taking the paper test.

4.  Complete the short online "Concussion in Sports course" and submit completion certificate to the HSSF Registrar.  

5.  Permit the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) to conduct a background check.  Grant Permission Website  (not yet available, will advise when it is posted online)

HSSF will not assign a referee any games until registration and eligibility requirements are completed.  Additionally, all HSSF officials are expected to behave in a professional manner at all assigned matches and trainings.

An official shall not accept or exchange assigned games with another official without the Assignor's approval.  All assignments, reassignments, and cancellations must be done through the Assignor.