Frequently Asked Questions

1	What is NVFOA
2	Who can join?
3	Do I need any prior experience?
4	I've never played football, can I still be a football official?
5	What does a football official do?
6	What are the benefits of Officiating?
7	What qualities or skills do I need to be a good official?
8	What does the NVFOA training program consist of?
9	When does the NVFOA training begin?
10	When and Where are training classes held?
11	How long does the training process last?
12	How much of the training do I have to attend?
13	I already have prior experience as a football official, do I still need to go through the NVFOA training program?
14	Will I officiate varsity games as a first-year trainee?
15	What kind of games will I officiate?
16	When, and Where, are games played?
17	How much is an official paid?
18	How much money can I make as an official?
19	What does it cost me to get started?
20	My work schedule varies or requires that I make frequent trips out of town, can I still officiate?
21	I love football but the time commitment for training, or my physical capabilities, limit my ability to officiate on the field, can I still be involved in officiating?
22	OK, how do I get started?
23	How can I contact a representative of NVFOA?