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UPGRADE FROM GRADE 9 TO GRADE 8

To advance from a Grade 9 to a Grade 8 referee, you need to be at least 16 years old, and successfully complete a Grade 8 Bridge entry level course. These courses are scheduled in conjunction with annual recertification clinics and enrollment is mandatory upon reaching the age of 16. Click on Course Schedule and look for a Grade 8 Bridge course being offered.