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To become a US Soccer referee you
must attend the appropriate entry level training course and pay the
registration fee.
There are two entry level referee grades. Grade 9 Recreational Referee and Grade 8 Referee
Grade 9
Recreational Referee
Recreational Referee may
officiate as a center referee in any USSF
recreational match for ages U14 or below. A Recreational Referee may also
officiate as an assistant referee in any USSF match
(recreational or select) for ages U14 or below.
Criteria for certifying as a grade 9 Recreational Referee:
No
minimum age.
Successfully complete the 8 hour USSF Recreational Referee
Entry Level Clinic.
Score a minimum of 75% on the USSF Recreational
Referee exam.
As
of January 1, 2007, the Recreational Referee Entry Level Clinic fee
in Kentucky is $40.00
Grade 8
Referee
Referee may officiate as a
center referee or assistant
referee in any USSF youth match. (Recreational or select)
Criteria for
certifying as a USSF grade 8 Referee:
No minimum age.
Successfully
complete the 17 hour USSF Referee Entry Level Clinic.
Score a minimum
of 75% on the USSF Referee exam.
As of January 1,
2007, the Referee Entry Level Clinic fee in Kentucky is
$45.00
After successful completion of
either entry level training course, game assignments will be made by your
local assignor. Assignments will be based on your experience and
demonstrated ability.
Annual Recertification
Of Your License Is REQUIRED
Renewal requirements:
Attend annual 5 hour re-certification training
clinic.
Score a minimum of 75% on the appropriate
refresher exam.
Pay annual registration fee.
As of January 1, 2007, the Kentucky annual
registration fees are $30.00 for Grade 9 and $35.00 for Grade
8.
To Register for a clinic go to
www.kyreferee.com and select
District 1 Clinics
If you have questions please
contact the following:
Larry Brown - District 1 DRA - (859) 282-0222 or
email
larrybrown@aol.com |