Want to become a Referee?

The entry level referee course (USSF Grade 8) is typically held in the evenings or weekends, the student must take online videos and attend in person classes. The course fee is $60.00, which includes an annual $45.00 USSF registration fee and Maryland State Administration fee. Materials are supplied by the instructor at each course. Students are required to attend the complete course in order to become a referee.

Laws of the Game and Local Rules

Soccer Rules: http://www.nfhs.org/core/contentmanager/uploads/Soccer_Rules_Comparative_Study.pdf

FIFA Laws of the Game http://www.ussoccer.com/laws/index.jsp.html

FIFA Law Change Memorandums http://www.ussoccer.com/laws/index.jsp.html

USSF Position Papers and Memorandums http://www.ussoccer.com/laws/papers.jsp.html

Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association http://www.mpssaa.org/

NFHS Rule Changes, Interpretations, Comments, etc. http://www.nfhs.org/web/2006/08/soccer.aspx

History of the Laws of the Game http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/history/law/summary.html

More than 2000 Years of Football - The colourful history of a fascinating game http://wmsoa.net/2000years.doc

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2010 Memorandum Law Changes	64.46 KB

Entry Level Referee Course

Laws of the Game and Local Rules