Annually all state class and grade 7 referees must pass the USSF fitness test. If you would like to become an assessor, the associate assessor course will train a corps of assessors to assume the challenge of evaluating referee's performance on the field to enhance the quality, effectiveness, and knowledge of our officials. Generally, a Grade 6 State Referee designation is a pre-requisite. Exemptions from this standard will be reviewed by the SDA on a case by case basis. Those interested must submit an application listing their refereeing experience and the reasons that they want to become an assessor.
Final selection is by invitation only.
All league assignors who assign for USSF affiliated leagues are now required to be certified. To get your certification, sign up for the Assignor course . If you would like to train entry level referees, then learn to be an Associate Instructor. The instructor course will train a corps of instructors to assume the challenge of preparing entry level referees to provide Maryland with qualified, effective and knowledgeable officials. The State of Maryland is subdivided into Instructional Regions for organizing and administering Entry Level and In-Service clinics.