Referee FAQ's
Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I become a referee?
What are the requirements for becoming a referee?
GRADE 9
Must be 12 years of age prior to the start of the clinic. No prior experience required.
BRIDGE GRADE 8
Must be 14 years of age prior to the start of the clinic. Must have at least 4 months in Grade 9.
GRADE 8
Must be 12 years of age prior to the start of the clinic. No prior experience necessary.
PASSING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRADES
Must attend all sessions and have instructor’s initials on the class schedule.
75% or above – Passing
70-74% – Can retake the test in 2 weeks at another testing session for the same grade clinic.
Below 70% – Can retake clinic at no cost, must bring class schedule.
What is involved with each clinic?
Must be 12 years of age prior to the start of the clinic. No experience required, however playing experience is helpful. Clinics include 9 ½ hours of classroom and field instruction and a written exam requiring a score of at least 75. Students completing the clinic requirements are registered with North Texas and the United States Soccer Federation as Grade 9 Recreational Referees. You may then work with your local association and assignor to receive match assignments on Recreational youth matches up to and including the U14 age group, both centers and lines. Grade 9 referees may also serve as Assistant Referees on competitive matches up to U14.
Grade 8 Basic Referee Clinic
Must be 14 years of age prior to the start of the clinic. No experience required, however playing experience is helpful. Clinics are comprised of 16 ½ hours of classroom and field instruction, and a written exam requiring a score of at least 75. At the completion of the program you will register with North Texas and the United States Soccer Federation as a Grade 8 Referee. As a Grade 8 Referee you may referee all age groups. Progression to older age groups will be dependent on your individual experience and ability as you gain the confidence of your local assignor.
Grade 8 Bridge Referee Clinic
Must be 14 years of age prior to the start of the clinic. This clinic is designed to allow the Grade 9 referee to progress to the higher level badge after they have attained age 14 and gained at least six months experience. Clinic is 10 hours at present including classroom, field and written exam. Successful completion of the clinic enables the referee to officiate all age groups. This clinic may also be used to reinstate a Grade 8 referee who has not been registered for at least 3 years, as long as they have been registered in the last five years. A returning referee who has not been registered for more than five years must take the Grade 8 Basic Referee Clinic.
Grade 8 Recertification
Effective July 23, 2012 Grade 8 referees may recertify and register online for 2013. The link to GameOfficials requires you to log-into GameOfficials.net You will complete your referee Risk Management and USSF Registration while paying your fees online with either Visa or Mastercard. Passing the online recertification test with a score of 85% or higher will complete the process. If you were registered in 2011, but not 2012 you may recertify for 2012; however, you may not referee prior to Jan 1, 2013. There is an on-line clinic option that will allow you to re-certify for both years. Contact Kathy@ntxsoccer.org for assistance with log-in or more information about the on-line Grade 8 clinic option.
Grade 9 Recertification
Effective July 23, 2012 Grade 9 referees may recertify and register online for 2013. The link to GameOfficials requires you to log-into GameOfficials.net. You will complete your referee Risk Management and USSF Registration while paying your fees online with either Visa or Mastercard. Passing the online recertification test with a score of 80% or higher will complete the process. If you were registered in 2011, but not 2012 you may recertify for 2013; however, you may not referee prior to Jan 1, 2013. Grade 9 referees who are at least 14 years of age should consider upgrade through a Grade 8 Bridge clinic. Contact email@domain.com for assistance with log-in or more information about registering for a Grade 8 Bridge clinic.
What is the cost of a referee clinic?
Grade 9 Recertification
GRADE 9 – $65.00
BRIDGE GRADE 8 – $70.00
GRADE 8 – $70.00
Duncanville Soccer Association
Duncanville Soccer Association
214 S Main St Ste 100C
Duncanville, Texas 75116
Call or Text: 469-559-8993