PROGAMEOFFICIAL.COM
ProGameOfficial is the go-to organization for game officials who are committed to excellence and professionalism. Our PGO Academy program is the cornerstone of our mission to provide the best training and support to our sports officials. We believe that game officials play a crucial role in the game, and it is important that they receive the highest level of training and support. Join our community of sports officials and take your skills to the next level with PGO Academy.
WHITE GRADE
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Eligible: Members in Good Standing
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70 hours of Experience
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General Overview Course
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Pass Rules & Mechanics Exam 70%
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Pass the On-Field Peer Evaluation w/ High Degree of Competency
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Textbooks: Current Rule Book, Game Official Manual & Working the Wings
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BLUE GRADE
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Eligible: White Grade in Good Standing
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210 hours of Experience
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Basic In-depth Course
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Pass Rules & Mechanics Exam 75%
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Pass the On-Field Peer Evaluation w/ High Degree of Competency
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Textbooks: Current Rule, Case Book & Working Umpire
RED GRADE
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Eligible: Blue Grade in Good Standing
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350 hours of Experience
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Intermediate In-depth Course
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Pass Rules & Mechanics Exam 80%
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Pass the On-Field Peer Evaluation w/ High Degree of Competency
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Textbooks: Current Rule, Case Book & Working Deep
BLACK GRADE
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Eligible: Red Grade in Good Standing
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490 hours of Experience
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Advance In-depth Course
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Pass Rules & Mechanics Exam 85%
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Pass Penalty Enforcement Exam
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Pass the On-Field Peer Evaluation w/ High Degree of Competency
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Textbooks: Current Rule, Case Book, Penalty Enforcement Book & Working the Referee