Certification is the process by which prospective player’s qualifications to participate are verified. Certification takes place on Certification Day in August (location and times TBA). See the calendar page for details. Every chapter involved in OCJAAF participates in Certification Day so literally hundreds of players will go through the certification process.

Any player who does not certify on Certification Day may not participate in practices, scrimmages or games until a make-up certification has occurred. Make-up certifications are offered weekly after Certification Day. Please refer to the calendar on the SOC Patriots website for dates, times and locations.