As per the NJSIAA, all soccer officials are required to complete and pass the online  recertification exam. Passing score is 80%. The exam MUST be taken and passed online, there is no other option. There is no in class “paper” exam, and no remedial classes offered. The 55 question test is based on a pool of 100 questions,  which can be downloaded from the Online Test link noted below. 

The Soccer Recertification Exam is now available and must be passed by August 15.  You can print the exam and use an “open book” to answer  the questions. You will have up to THREE (3) attempts to record enough correct answers to pass the test.  

Except as noted, the exam is based on the:  

• 2022-2023 NFHS Rules 

• NJSIAA Handbook for Officials 

• 2022-23 NFHS changes (if noted) 

Answer the questions as if you are a referee in New Jersey, which means using the NJ Modifications and the NJSIAA Handbook.

The exam is not meant to be an exercise in vocabulary or the English language/grammar, the  questions are not designed to be tricky ….do not read into questions or create “what if”  scenarios. For each question there is only one correct answer.  

To access the Exam:  

• Log into your ZebraWeb account.  

• Select or switch to “New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association/NJSIAA” as  the association 

• At the top, click “Documents”  

• On the dropdown list, Scroll over “Online Test” then (to the right), Scroll over “Online Soccer Test” then to the right again click on “Online Test” 

On the left side of the page is a PDF version of the 55 questions you will see on your online test. On the right side is the link to access additional instructions and to begin the online test.

Remember, the exam must be passed by August 15. As in past years, the time will not be  extended – regardless of any excuses. If you want to officiate this Fall at any level, you will need to make it a priority to get it done and pass the test by August 15. If you have already been assigned games, and have not passed the exam by August 15, you will be removed from these games.  

As in past years, you have 3 attempts to pass with a minimum grade of 80 – this is a lower  passing score than prior years due to NJSIAA consistency among sports. If you fail the first time, it would be a good idea to read the referenced documents before attempting to take the test  again. It is open book. With reasonable effort, everyone should be able to pass.