| Entry Level | First-year officials | · Attend an Entry-level/Level 1 clinic · Must score at least 70% on the Entry-level certification exam · Minimum 14 years of age (By end of the year) |
| Level 1 | Second-year officials
Exceptions may be made based on playing experience | · Attend an Entry-level/Level 1 clinic · Must score at least 70% on the Level 1 certification exam · Minimum 15 years of age (in the calendar year) |
| Level 2 | Third-year officials | · Attend a Level 2/3 clinic · Score 80% or better on the Level 2 certification exam · Minimum 16 years of age in the calendar year |
| Level 3 | Requires evaluation to progress | · Attend a Level 2/3 clinic · Score 85% or better on the Level 3 certification exam · Minimum 18 years of age in the calendar year |
| Level 4 | Invitation only | · Attend a level 4-5 clinic (invite only) · Score 85% or better on the Level 4-5 certification exam · Subject to in-game evaluation · Minimum 20 years of age in the calendar year |
| Level 5 | Invitation only | · Attend a level 4-5 clinic (invite only) · Score 90% or better on the Level 4-5 certification exam · National championship experience with evaluations · Subject to in-game evaluation · Minimum 22 years of age in the calendar year |