Referee Clinics

The State Referee Committee has sent out the following announcement: In order to increase the level of instruction and better prepare our Referees for challenges on the field, we will no longer be conducting Grade 9 courses.

"All individuals aspiring to become Referees will need to attend the 16 hour Grade 8 course. Individuals 12 & 13 year olds will still be registered as Grade 9 Recreational Referees, which will qualify them to officiate at U14 and below recreational games only (as is the current policy). Upon reaching 14 years old and completing the Recertification requirements these individuals will be advanced to Grade 8. All individuals will take the Grade 8 exam and are expected to obtain a grade of at least a 75 for satisfactory completion. Currently registered Grade 9’s will be required to attend an Upgrade Grade 9 to 8 course when reaching 14 years old in order to advance to Grade 8. Should an Upgrade course not be available, current Grade 9’s will be required to attend the Grade 8 course."

If you are currently a Grade 9 Referee 13 years old and going to be turning 14 in the next 4 months, we recommend signing up for an Upgrade course listed on www.WisRef.org . If you are older than 13 years old and a Grade 9 Referee, please find an Upgrade course to attend, as the Grade 9 Referee is designed for 12 & 13 year olds. Another option would be to attend the 16 hour Grade 8 course which will also upgrade you to a Grade 8 Referee.

Please make sure to sign up for a Recert clinic if you have not attended one or have not signed up for one yet. Sign up is at www.WisRef.org. Please encourage your friends that are interested to sign up for an Entry Level 8 clinic.