It's time to start preparing for the 2012 season.  All returning referees must take a recertification test as part of the registration process.  These tests are frequently given at recertification clinics, though there may be other opportunities within your district.  Contact your District Referee Administrator if you need specific information on scheduling.

Download the Grade 7/8 Study Guide Updated for 2011-2012
Download the Grade 5/6 Study Guide Updated for 2011-2012
 

For 2012, the written testing requirements are as follows:

RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 9 (Recreational) Referees who are re-registering as a Grade 9 must score at least 75% on the 50 question Grade 9 test.

  • Grade 8 referees  must score at least 75% on the Grade 8 recertification test.

  • Grade 7 referees must score at least 85% on the Grade 7 recertification test.

  • Grade 6 referees must score at least 75% on the State Referee recertification test.

  • Grade 5 referees must score at least 85% on the State Referee recertification test.

(Note:  All of the questions on the Grade 7 and Grade 8 recertification tests are taken from the 100 question Grade 7/8 test, the same test that most of you took last year.  There are no "surprises" on the Grade 7 test, and guidance can be found in the Grade 7/8 Study Guide.)

 

WRITTEN TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADE

  • Grade 9 Referees age 14 or older who completed the multi-session entry level course and passed the 100 question Grade 8 entry class may upgrade to a Grade 8 by scoring at least 75% on the Grade 8 recertification test.

  • Grade 9 Referees who took the single day entry level course have additional requirements for upgrade.  Click here to e-mail the SYRA for details.

  • Grade 8 Referees seeking an upgrade to Grade 7 must score at least 85% on the 100 question Grade 7/8 Examination.

  • Grade 7 Referees seeking an upgrade to Grade 6 must score at least 75% on the 100 question State Referee Examination.

  • Grade 6 Referees seeking an upgrade to Grade 5 must score at least 85% on the 100 question State Referee Examination.

 

Remember - the purpose of the written testing is to teach you, not to fail you.  We have prepared study guides that should help you to understand the areas that are covered on the tests.  Take the time to download the appropriate study guide and prepare for the written testing.  If you understand the material in the guide, you'll have no problem with the written testing. 


If you have questions regarding any of the information in the study guide, click here to e-mail Tom Ross, State Director of Instruction.