A: You can start the registration process anytime during the year. It all depends on when you, as an individual will have the time to officiate. Understanding the registration period and the time frame that your certification is valid to is key.  Below is an example of the 2022 Referee Registration Year Calendar.
REGISTRATION YEARREGISTRATION PERIOD OPENSREGISTRATION PERIOD CLOSESCERTIFICATION VALID FROMCERTIFICATION VALID TO
2024July 1, 2023June 30, 2024Date ApprovedDecember 31, 2024