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referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/06\/web_page_banner_v1.png\" alt=\"web_page_banner_v1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/Step-by-step-instructions-for-becoming-a-Certified-Referee-3.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7680\" style=\"width:1118px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/Step-by-step-instructions-for-becoming-a-Certified-Referee-3.png 1600w, 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https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/Step-by-step-instructions-for-becoming-a-Certified-Referee-3.png?resize=1440,810 1440w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/Step-by-step-instructions-for-becoming-a-Certified-Referee-3.png?resize=720,405 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Becoming a referee in Maryland is easy! Simply create an account in US Soccer\u2019s Learning Center and select one of the two \u201cNew Referee\u201d course options here in Maryland<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f6df9bd5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-theme-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/referee\/courses\/\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:16px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GET STARTED AT THE u.S. SOCCER LEARNING CENTER<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;re Certified with you U.S. Soccer, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/referee-registration-for-msysa-managed-events-2\/\">Register to be a referee for MSYSA Managed Events!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/51501749-edited.jpg?w=576);background-position:54% 35%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2152\" height=\"3828\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/51501749-edited.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7644 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/51501749-edited.jpg 2152w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/51501749-edited.jpg?resize=169,300 169w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/51501749-edited.jpg?resize=768,1366 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/51501749-edited.jpg?resize=576,1024 576w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/51501749-edited.jpg?resize=863,1536 863w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/51501749-edited.jpg?resize=1151,2048 1151w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/51501749-edited.jpg?resize=51,90 51w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/51501749-edited.jpg?resize=1440,2561 1440w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/07\/51501749-edited.jpg?resize=720,1281 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2152px) 100vw, 2152px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\">For the <strong>First Time Referee Course<\/strong> (available to everyone age 13 and older), candidates must complete two components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Completion of all online coursework requirements. Online coursework requirements include:\n      \n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Online Referee Course &#8211; these modules will introduce the candidate to the Laws of the Game as well as how to prepare for and manage the game. Please Note &#8211; these modules will take approximately 4.5 hours to complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Referee Quiz &#8211; after completing the first assignment, this quiz must be taken and passed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Introduction to Safe &amp; Healthy Playing Environments (\u201cIntro to Safety\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Laws of the Game Update 2024-25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">SafeSport training &#8211; only required for those age 18 and older<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Background Screening &#8211; only required for those age 18 and older. The background screening is administered by US Soccer and costs $24. Please Note &#8211; the background screening can take 7-10 business days to process, so please complete this step as soon as possible. A successful screening is required BEFORE you attend the field session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mandatory<\/span>&nbsp;attendance of an in-person session. This course requires the completion of both the online course materials noted above and an in-person field session. All elements must be satisfactorily completed to obtain a license.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);grid-template-columns:auto 35%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\">For the <strong>Digital Referee License <\/strong>(available to people age 18 and older), while the course does not have a mandatory in-person component, successful candidates are initially limited to working small-sided (e.g., 7v7, 9v9) youth recreational matches. To be permitted to work 11v11 amateur youth matches (e.g., 13U-18U), you will need to be observed by one or more Observer, Referee Mentor, or Referee Coach at one or more matches and receive a favorable report(s). The Course has one component:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Completion of all online coursework requirements. Online coursework requirements include:\n      \n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">To register for the digital Referee Course, contact <a href=\"mailto:registrar@marylandreferees.com\">Terry Miller<\/a> for the correct link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Online Referee Course &#8211; these modules will introduce the candidate to the Laws of the Game. Please Note &#8211; these modules will take a minimum of 3-4 hours to complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Referee Quiz &#8211; after completing the first module, this quiz must be taken and passed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Introduction to Safe &amp; Healthy Playing Environments (\u201cIntro to Safety\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Laws of the Game Update 2024-25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">SafeSport training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Background Screening &#8211; The background screening is administered by US Soccer and costs $ 24. 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