Becoming An Official

DragonFly Registration

1. Create your account. Enter your email address and create a personal password. (Remember your login information – you will use this same login and password whenever you want to access your NCHSAA DragonFly account.)
2. Select your role as Contest Official.
3. Select your State (NC), your State Association (NCHSAA), and your Sport(s).
4. Select your Regional Supervisor(s) / Local Association(s) for each sport you officiate.

• Click here for details on how to create and complete your DragonFly registration.
• Click here for all tutorial videos specifically designed for officials.

Regional Supervisors and Local Associations

Please get in touch with your Regional Supervisor(s) ASAP for detailed information in your area regarding the upcoming sports season’s Local and State Rules Clinics and meetings, training, scrimmages, etc.

In DragonFly, click the red tab Review & Pay.

• Select Fee – Insurance and Background Check Fee – this annual fee covers your Insurance and Background Check Fees for this entire school year.

• Select Fee – Your Sport Official Registration Fee – the total will be calculated in the pop-up box, then enter your credit card information and complete the payment process.

NFHS 2023-24 Officials’ Exams

State Rules Clinics

All sport-specific state rules and clinic schedules can be found here.

Offical’s Pass Process

To request and receive the NCHSAA digital Official’s Pass, the Official must complete ALL NCHSAA DragonFly Registration and Eligibility Requirements.

Once you request your Official’s pass, NCHSAA staff will approve the request, and you can then access your Sport Official’s Pass on your cell phone.  

The Official will need to upload the DragonFly Center of Officials Services App.

• You will access your NCHSAA DragonFly Official’s Pass on your cell phone. Hard copies will not be issued.
   
• If you have issues, please see the link and instructions below. You can search for how to Request and Access your Official’s Pass under the Resource tab. 
  
  Follow these instructions on installing your DragonFly Center of Officials Services App on your phone, and then pull up your current academic year (sport-specific) Official’s Pass on your phone/device.