theCMSO '26

UPDATE FROM MIAA: No micro shin guards in HS Soccer! Shin Guards must cover at least 50% of the shin for player safety!

RECERTIFICATION TEST for ALL returning referees by Aug 24 2026
- Go under TESTING on this page and choose the first test option
- Your passing grade will be captured in the database; no need to send a screenshot this year :)
Monday, August 31 2026 Mandatory In-Person,
- Bancroft School, Worcester, 6:30 pm
Sunday, Sept. 20, Zoom, 7:30 pm
Monday, Sept. 28, Zoom, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Oct. 4, Zoom, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Oct. 25, Banquet, Knights of Columbus, Worcester, 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 4, MIAA State Playoff Meeting, Zoom, 7:30 pm

Get Ready for the Fall Soccer Season:

Required: Recertification Test:
Voted and adopted in 2023, a rules recertification test is now required for returning referees yearly. Access the test here.

Required: MIAA Registration is OPEN via your Arbiter Account. Every 3 yrs a background check is also in your Arbiter Account

Required: Annual Concussion Course available via NFHS - email certificates to sgrabow3@gmail.com

Update: Arbiter headshot photo, email, and mobile number in your Arbiter account

All soccer officials must register every year with the MIAA. Additionally, a background check is required every 3 years.

Click here and use your Arbiter username & password - then follow the prompts to register and make payments for the Fall season

CMSO Secretary is Glenn Coughlin

NFHS Soccer Rule Book & Apps

NFHS Soccer Rules are available on the Apple Store and Google Play for your mobile device at your own expense. Estimated at $9.99

NFHS Soccer Rules are also available as BOOKS on Kindle and Apple Books. Simply search for "NFHS Soccer."

Hard copy rules books will be handed out at the meeting at Bancroft School - CHECK-in is 6:00pm so that the meeting can start promptly