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 |
19 |
| 2. Experience (minimum cumulative career outdoor games at designated level |
Referee: 150
Assistant Referee: 50
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a. Game level to be counted for assessment |
Of the 150 games a minimum of 50 must be on adult Division 1 league games. |
b. Time in present grade |
12 months as State Referee, Grade 6 prior to application |
| 3. Training course requirements |
7 hours of USSF State Referee Training
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| 4. Written Examination |
85% minimum score on USSF State Referee Exam |
| 5. Field Evaluation by currently registered USSF Assessor |
Pass two field assessments as referee and one as assistant referee in affiliated top adult Division 1 leagues or higher |
| 6. Physical Fitness Test |
Required with passing score. See Physical Fitness Test criteria |
ANNUAL RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
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 85% Required |
| Field Evaluation |
One assessment as a Referee on a Div. 1 adult match or higher game required.
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| 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.
