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Upgrading Procedure

Eastern PA Soccer Association Referee Committee (EPSARC), our local governing body, is in charge of handling upgrading. Most referees begin at a "Grassroots" certification. Some referees want to challenge themselves to officiate higher level games. Many State tournaments require a Grade 7 or higher. Please look over this page or click to the right to find out more information.
​Procedure for Upgrading from Grassroots to Grade 7
1.        Must notify Robert Ong by May 1 of intent to upgrade.
2.        At least one year as a Grade 8
3.        Must have refereed 100 games minimum (Referee: 75; AR: 25)
4.        Must attend the State Referee Clinic, first weekend in June.
5.        Must pass fitness and written test (85%) at the State clinic.
6.        Give game schedule to SDA/ASDA at least 2 weeks in advance.
7.        Must pass on-field assessment assigned by SDA/ASDA.                                              
8.        Must be 17 years old minimum.                       

Procedure for upgrading to Grade 6
1.        Must notify Robert Ong by May 1 of intent to upgrade.
2.        At least one year as a Grade 7.
3.        Must have refereed 125 games minimum (Referee: 100; AR: 25)
4.        Must attend the State Referee Clinic, first weekend in June.
5.        Must pass fitness and written test (75%) at the State clinic.
6.        Give game schedule to SDA/ASDA at least 2 weeks in advance.
7.        Must pass 3 field assessments assigned by SDA/ASDA.                                         
8.        Must be 18 years old minimum.        
                                  
Procedure for Upgrading to Grade 5
1.        Must notify Robert Ong by May 1 of intent to upgrade.
2.        At least one year as a Grade 6.
3.        Must have refereed 200 games minimum (Referee: 150; AR: 50)
4.        Must attend the State Referee Clinic, first weekend in June.
5.        Must pass fitness and written test (85%) at the State clinic.
6.        Give game schedule to SDA/ASDA at least 2 weeks in advance.
7.        Must pass 2 field assessments assigned by SDA/ASDA.                                       
​8.        Must be 19 years old minimum.
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Advanced-Grade Referees

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Grade 7 - Amateur Adult Referee
Shane Anton
Brad Brelje
Chris Makoid

Grade 15 - Emeritus State Referee
​Carl Wischner

Grade 13 - Emeritus National Referee
​Adam Smeltz
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