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. Attend an MPSSAA-sponsored rules interpretation clinic in the current year.
4. Pass the National Federation examination (75% is the lowest passing score).
5. Pay the MPSSAA registration fee (through the local officials' association).  

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.
  • NFHS Exam Instructions.
  • Link to NFHS Exam Site.
• Officials Registration
  • Officials Association Registration Instructions.
  • Officials Association Registration Blank Template. (Last year's registration list will be sent to each association.)
  • Swimming and Diving/Track and Field Individual Officials Registration Form.
  • 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.