Classroom/field training events will be scheduled to provide certification for U-8 Official, Assistant Referee, Regional Referee, Intermediate Referee and Advanced Referee. The table below lists the minimum expectations for attendees, and may be modified depending on the volunteer experience and enthusiasm!
Class Title | Class Time (minimum) | Written Exam | Field Exercise | Physical Examination |
U-8 Official | | 80% | Combined with U-8 Coach | Not Applicable |
Assistant Ref | | No Minimum score | Combined with On-Line Companion | Not Applicable |
Regional Ref * | | 75% | Combined with On-Line Companion | Not Applicable |
Intermediate Ref | | 90% | Live match mentoring | Not Applicable |
Advanced Ref | | 90% | Live match mentoring | See attachment |
Referee Instructor ** | | 90% | Live Course Evaluation | Not Applicable |
Referee Assessor *** | | 90% | Live Match OTS | Not Applicable |
* On-line companion class requires completion of On-line Referee course prior to attendance
** Referee Instructor requires Introduction to Instruction. Certification requires Intermediate Badge (minimum), Advanced Badge (recommended)
*** Referee Assessor requires Advanced Badge (minimum), National Badge (recommended)
Certification for
Intermediate Referee requires completion of Regional certification. Certification for
Advance Referee requires completion of Regional and Intermediate certifications.