Under the direction of the CIAC, local associations train and certify high school sports officials in Connecticut. Training is available for the sports of: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, softball, swimming, gymnastics and wrestling.
Find your local association by calling or emailing the contact person for the sport that you want to officiate. A contact person for each sport can be found in the Get in the Game online brochure from the CIAC website. Here you can also find the pay rate for junior varsity and varsity game referees.
Referee and Umpire Training in Connecticut
Training for CT referees and umpires is done through a combination of classroom instruction and on-court or on-field direction. Once training is completed, you will be required to pass a rules exam for your sport. This exam is created by the NFHS. Final certification also requires that you pass a CIAC background test.
