For the purpose of providing officials' associations with essential tools and information, the MPSSAA has dedicated this page as a central landing spot for the administrative needs of each association.  Please be reminded of the following requirements necessary for certification:

1. Be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate.
2. Be a member in good standing with the local MPSSAA-recognized officials' group.
3. Complete a MPSSAA-sponsored rules interpretation clinic course for the current year.
4. Create a profile (online through the Center of Officials Services/Dragonfly).
5. Pass the National Federation examination (75% is the lowest passing score).
6. Pay the MPSSAA registration fee (online through the Center of Officials Services/Dragonfly).

On behalf of the MPSSAA, thank you for the service you provide the students and schools in Maryland.  Please utilize the tools below to assist  your officials in becoming certified.  

• NFHS Rule Books
  • Rule Book Order Form
• Association Contact Information
  • Association Contact Information Update Form.
• Rules Interpretation Clinics
  • Rules Interpretation Clinic Schedule.
• NFHS Exams
  • Exam Schedule.
• Officials Registration
  • Officials Association Registration Instructions.
  • Officials Association Registration Instruction (winter)
  • MPSSAA Registration and Certification Fee 2022-23
  • NFHS Officials' Insurance Benefits.
• Become an Official
  • Click here on how to become a Maryland High School Official.
• "NFHS Learn" - All MPSSAA officials are strongly encouraged to take the NFHS "Concussion in Sports" course.  This 20-minute course will assist officials in learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of concussions.  In addition, courses in heat illness prevention, sudden cardiac arrest, and sport-specific officiating courses are available.    
  • Concussion in Sports.
  • Heat Illness Prevention.
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
  • NFHS Official Courses.