Sports Officials

The MPSSAA requires that all MPSSAA-sponsored athletic contests, both regular and postseason, are officiated only by officials who are certified and registered with the MPSSAA. St. Mary's County Public Schools uses the following organizations:

• Maryland High School Cheerleading Association
• Tri-County Field Hockey Officials Association 
• Washington District Football Officials Association 
• Capital Area Soccer Referees Association 
• Tri-County Sports Officials Association (Volleyball)
• Maryland Basketball Officials Association 
• Washington Metropolitan Wrestling Officials Association
• Southern Maryland Swimming Officials 
• Mid-Atlantic Umpires Association (Baseball)
• Washington Area Lacrosse Officials Association (Boys)
• Southern Maryland Women’s Lacrosse Officials Association (Girls)
• Tri-County Sports Officials Association (Softball)   

Requirements to become a MPSSAA sports official (redirects to MPSSAA website)

We are always looking for new officials, and training clinics are usually available. If you require further information or would like to join an officials association please contact the Director of Facility Coordination, Physical Education, and Athletics at (301) 475-4256 ext. 34143.

MPSSAA Rules Interpretation Clinics (redirects to MPSSAA website)