How to Become a Registered Umpire with the MHSAA

Becoming an umpire in Michigan can be a great source of supplemental income for you and your family, while also providing an entertaining working atmosphere. Becoming a registered umpire will require you to study the Michigan Athletic Association Officials Guidebook and also the rules of the game. You need to attain a sufficient score on the association's standardized exam process to become registered. However, if you are familiar with the rules of the sport, you should become registered as an umpire for the MHSAA after following just a few short and simple steps.

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  Study the rules of the game. Even if you are familiar with the rules, you still need to brush up on the basics before attempting the association's exam process. Also, study the MHSAA Officials Guidebook. All new umpires are required to take an exam based on the guidebook's content.

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  Complete the MHSAA application for becoming a registered official. You can either download the form from the main website, fill it out and mail it in or complete the form online from the main website for speedier results. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older to become registered.

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  Complete the online exam process. The exam process is comprised of 60 true-or-false questions. To pass, you must attain a minimum score of 70 percent, with three chances to take the exam. When confirmation of your registration is received by the MHSAA, instructions to begin the exam process will be emailed to you. Your confirmation will be mailed to you once all results are processed. You will receive your MHSAA official's emblem and manuals once your registration is complete.

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  Begin contracting for games.