Referees are required to maintain their certification by recertifying with USSF each year. Every year you must re-certify with USSF, which may be a single training session or several separate sessions totaling a minimum of 5 hours, and then take a recertification test. Referees age 18 or older also must complete SafeSport training.
Recertification in Maryland
For information on recertification and the Maryland locations of recertification clinics, see: http://marylandreferees.com/msr2/?page_id=23
Recertification in Metro DC/Virginia
For information on recertification and the Metro DC/Virginia locations of recertification clinics, see: https://vadcsoccerref.demosphere-secure.com/instruction/2022-referee-certification-requirements-summary
New Referee Clinics:
For new referee classes in Maryland, see: http://marylandreferees.com/msr2/?page_id=21
For new referee classes in Virginia, see: https://www.vadcsoccerref.com/become-a-referee
Upgrading
Referees are also encouraged to upgrade to higher grade levels, especially if they are interested in more competitive games, different leagues, and higher pay rates per game.
For information on upgrading, see: http://marylandreferees.com/msr2/?page_id=3614
