US Soccer has mandated that all referees switch to the new uniform standards. These uniforms have been available for some time and referees have been urged to make the switch over the past couple years. As of January 1, 2019, the new style will be the only acceptable option.

USSF FITNESS TEST

The Fitness Test is for referees who desire to upgrade (from Grade 8 to Grade 7; or Grade to Grade 6). Periodically we will run the Grade 5 fitness test for those that require it to referee and upgrade to Grade 5.

Maryland State Fitness Test

Spring Fitness Test

Sun, April 29 9:00am – 11:00am

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
4300 CENTENNIAL LANE
ELLICOTT CITY MD

Running the State and Grade 5 fitness test. State Fitness test starts at 9:00am and Grade 5 will start at 10:00am. Be there 15 minutes prior to sign in.

Spring Fitness Test
Contact: Bob Reath

Summer Fitness Test

Sat, Jun 9 9:00am – 11:00am

RESERVIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Howard County)
11550 SCAGGSVILLE ROAD
FULTON MD

Running the State (College Test) and Grade 5 fitness test. State Fitness test starts at 9:00am and Grade 5 will start at 10:00am. Be there 15 minutes prior to sign in.

Summer Fitness Test
Contact: Bob Reath

State Fitness Test
Sprint Test:
6 consecutive 40 meter sprints at a maximum of 7.2 seconds per sprint
Interval Test:
Maximum of 40 seconds for the 150 meter run
Maximum of 40 seconds for the 50 meter walk

Grade 5 Fitness Test
This test is for Grade 5 maintenance and Grade 5 upgrade
Sprint Test:
6 consecutive 40 meter sprints at a maximum of 6.4 seconds per sprint
Interval Test:
Maximum of 17 seconds for the 75 meter run
Maximum of 20 seconds for the 25 meter walk

Entry Level and Recertification Clinics

For new referee entry level classes select this link:

http://marylandreferees.com/msr2/?page_id=21

For recertification classes select the link below:

http://marylandreferees.com/msr2/?page_id=23

For questions or concerns please contact the Maryland State Director of Instruction: sdimd@comcast.net

State Referee Clinic

The next State Referee Clinic will be scheduled for early 2019.
Advanced Referee Clinics

This clinic is for referees who desire to upgrade to Grade 6 (State Referee). The next Advanced Clinic will be scheduled for early 2019.

Intermediate Referee Clinics

This clinic is for referees who desire to upgrade to Grade 7. You must complete the online tests prior to the clinic. The next Intermediate Clinic will be schedule din early 2019.

Contact: Bob Reath