From US Soccer Federation's Referee Administrative Handbook
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CRITERIA
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PERFORMANCE
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| 1. Minimum age |
18 |
| 2. Experience (minimum cumulative career outdoor games at designated level |
Referee: 100
Assistant Referee: 25
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a. Game level to be counted for assessment |
Under-19 Affiliated Competitive Leagues or higher. |
b. Time in present grade |
12 months as Referee, Grade 7 prior to application |
| 3. Training course requirements |
19 hours of USSF State Referee Training
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| 4. Written Examination |
75% minimum score on USSF State Referee Exam |
| 5. Field Evaluation by currently registered USSF Assessor |
Pass two field assessments as referee (one must be on Div. 2 adult or higher) and one as assistant referee in U-19 competitive affiliated league or higher. |
| 6. Physical Fitness Test |
Required with passing score. See Physical Fitness Test criteria. |
ANNUAL RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
State Referee, Grade 6 must attend the mandatory State Referee Clinic for recertification.
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In-service training
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Five hours during the preceding 12 months
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| Refresher Exam |
Passing Score of 75% Required |
| Field Evaluation |
One assessment as a refeee at Div. 2 adult match or higher. |
| Physical Fitness Test |
Required with passing score.
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The written examination, if failed, must be retaken after a minimum waiting period of one month.
Upgrade assessments must be completed within a twelve-month time period.
