If you are interested in climbing the ladder of success in refereeing, you need to upgrade your status constantly. You almost certainly started as a Grade 8 referee and must meet specific requirements to move to a Grade 7. Here they are
Grade 8 to Grade 7
You must be at least 17 years old
You have to meet the 5 hour annual Referee Recertification requirement
On the Referee Exam you have to score score 85% or better
You must have been the referee in least 75 U-17 or higher outdoors competitive games
You must have been an assistant referee in least 25 U-17 or higher outdoors competitive games
You must pass one evaluation as referee in U-17 competitive league or higher
You must pass a physical fitness test
You must attend Intermediate Upgrade Clinics
From Grade 7 to Grade 6
You must be at least 18 years old
You have to meet the 5 hour annual Referee Recertification requirement
You must take the State Referee Exam and score 75% or better
You must have been the referee in least 100 U-18 or higher outdoors competitive games
You must have been an assistant referee in least 25 U-18 or higher outdoors competitive games
You must pass two evaluations as referee (one of these must be Div. 2 adult game or higher)
You must pass one evaluation as an assistant referee in U-19 competitive league or higher
You must pass a physical fitness test
You must attend a 2-day Advanced Upgrade Clinics
From Grade 6 to Grade 5
You must have 5 hours of in service per year
You must take the State Referee Exam and score 85% or more
You must be the referee in 150 outdoor games, of which at least 50 must be Amateur Div 1
You must be an assistant referee in 50 outdoor games
You must have 3 Assessments (must be mens Amateur 1st division), 2 centers and 1 line
You must pass a physical fitness test
