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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. |
Reading-Berks Area
Advanced-Grade Referees 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 |