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How do I get to be a referee?
You can attend any of the clinics we offer for Grade 9 or Grade 8 Entry Level Referees.
How do I find out about Entry Level Referee Training clinics in my area?
All USSF Referee Training Clinics are posted on our web site at www.scref.org on the Clinic Calendar page.
How old do I have to be to attend a USSF Entry Level Training Clinic?
You must be at least 11 years old on the date of the Grade 9 Entry Level Referee Clinic, or at least 14 years old on the first day of the Grade 8 Entry Level Referee Clinic.
Must I have soccer playing or coaching experience to become a Referee?
No, it is not mandatory that anyone have soccer playing or coaching experience before becoming a USSF Referee, although such experience would be very beneficial.
How much time do the clinics take?
Grade 9 Entry Level Referee Clinics are offered on a Saturday or Sunday and take approximately 9 hours to complete. Grade 8 Entry Level Referee Clinics are generally offered on Friday evenings, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday. These take approximately 17 hours of instruction.
How much does it cost to become a USSF Referee?
The fee to attend a new Grade 9 Recreational Referee clinic is $45.00. The fee to attend a new Grade 8 Referee Clinic is $60.00. These fees include the cost of a new Laws of the Game book, instruction fees, and registration with USSF. These fees do not include any referee uniforms or accessories.
Will I be trained to be a High School or College Referee at the same time?
No, our Referee Training Clinics are used solely to prepare USSF Soccer Referees.
I just passed the Grade 9 Entry Level Referee Clinic test and received my USSF Badge. How do I get assigned to games?
All games are assigned by Certified USSF Assignors. Get in touch with the Assignors in your area to be sure that they have your contact information and can assign you to games. All USSF Assignors are listed on our web site at www.scref.org on the Assignors Page.
I am a Grade 9 Recreational Referee. What level of games can I expect to be assigned to?
Grade 9 Recreational Referees may be assigned as Referee in U14 or younger Recreational games, or as Assistant Referee in any U14 or younger games. You may not accept any assignments to any other USSF games.
How much money can I expect to make as a Referee?
How much money you may earn as a referee depends on the number of games that you are capable of working and the competitive level of those games.
Do I have to attend a Referee Instruction Clinic each year?
Yes, all USSF Referees must attend a Re-Certification Clinic each year, and must take the appropriate written test for their Grade.
I am a Grade 9 Referee. What can I do to meet Re-Certification requirements each
year?
A Grade 9 Referee may attend a Re-Certification Clinic and pass the Grade 9 written test at that clinic. A Grade 9 Referee may also attend a Bridge Clinic and pass the Grade 9 written test to meet the re-certification requirements to remain a Grade 9.
How much does it cost to Re-Certify every year?
The fee to attend a Grade 9 Recreational Referee Re-Certification Clinic is $40.00. The fee to attend a Grade 8 Referee Re-Certification Clinic is $45.00. These fees include the cost of a Laws of the Game book, instruction fees, and registration with USSF. These fees do not include any referee uniforms or accessories.
How do I know when I need to Re-Certify?
Check your USSF Referee Badge. Your registration is valid until December 31 of the year on your badge.
What is the best time to Re-Certify for next year?
Each year, we offer our best opportunity to Re-Certify in August. We have a state-wide Re-Certification and education session in Columbia. If you can make it to this clinic you will be able to meet and learn from all the best instructors in the State. In addition, we generally offer some door prizes and a small discount on the registration fees to attendees.
I am a Grade 9 Referee. How do I get to be a Grade 8 Referee?
You may attend a Bridge Course to upgrade from Grade 9 to Grade 8, if you have met all re-certification requirements as a Grade 9 for the previous year. Note that you may not attend a Grade 9 Clinic and a Bridge Course in the same season. You may also attend a full Grade 8 clinic to become a Grade 8 Referee, if you meet the requirements for that grade.
What do I need to bring with me to a new Referee Clinic?
Be sure to Pre-register on-line on our
web site at
www.scref.org .
Bring a completed USSF Registration Form (get this on our web site).
Bring a completed Risk Management Disclosure, if you are 18 years or older (get
this on our web site).
Bring a check for the appropriate fee that is posted for the clinic you are
attending.
Bring paper and pencils/pens for taking notes and completing the written test.
What do I need to bring with me to a Referee Re-Certification Clinic or a Bridge
Clinic?
Be sure to Pre-register on-line on our
web site at
www.scref.org using your USSF ID Number.
Bring a completed USSF Registration Form (get this on our web site), including
your USSF ID Number.
Bring a completed Risk Management Disclosure, if you are 18 years or older (get
this on our web site).
Bring a check for the appropriate fee that is posted for the clinic you are
attending.
Bring paper and pencils/pens for taking notes and completing the written test.
What if I can’t make it to the clinic on time?
All Instructors are asked to close the
doors and not allow late entrants after a 10-minute grace period.
If you can’t be there on time, choose another clinic to attend.
Can I leave early?
All participants must attend the full amount of instruction time. No allowance for missed time can be made. If you can’t commit to the full time, choose another clinic to attend.
The clinic I wish to attend does not have a location or times listed. What do I
do?
All referee clinics are scheduled in
advance, often before arrangements for locations can be finalized. Check back
often on our Clinic Calendar Page to find more details as they are posted. Be
sure to click on the clinic location to get details and click on the clinic date
to sign up for the clinics.
What if I fail to pass the written
examination for my Grade 9, Grade 8, Bridge Course, or Re-Certification Clinic?
You may make arrangements with the Instructor to re-take the test on a later
date. There will be no additional charge for re-taking the test.
I don’t feel comfortable entering my name and contact information in order to sign up for a Referee Clinic. What should I do?
Pre-registration is a requirement for attendance at all of our Referee Clinics. All of the forms on our web site are secured and encrypted using Turbo Secured Socket Layers with 256 bit encryption. Entering all of your contact information is desirable in order to avoid having someone else re-type all of that information (and possibly making a mistake), but you may fulfill the Pre-registration requirement by simply entering your name in the appropriate field and “submitting” the form. Should you elect to pre-register with just your name, there will be an additional $10.00 fee to register you with USSF, should you meet all other requirements of the clinic.
I lost my USSF Badge. How can I get another one?
On our web site at www.scref.org, we have a link to US Soccer. You may enter the US Soccer web site and order additional badges for your use.
02/13/2008