Recert Pre-Test a Requirement prior to Recertification
 

Registration for 2011 has closed. If you have not registered by now, you must attend a recert class in the fall and register for 2012. You will not be able to referee until January 1, 2012.  To register online you will need your USSF ID# and password which is mailed to you in August. Online Registration

Pre-Test - Taking of this 30 question pre-test is a requirement prior to attending a recert clinic. Use the test to prepare for the recert exam. A link to the answers to the test are found at the bottom of this page.  Pre-Test, click here    For a blank answer sheet to take the exam, click here

As of July 1, 2011 all referees, instructors, assignors, and assessors will be charged a $10.00 administrative fee to their registration.

Deadline: January 1, 2012 - after January 2012, add $10 late fee for every position (instructor, assessor, etc.)

NEW! - Use the Directives and Position Paper link at the left to update your knowledge of the Laws and any information sent to referees from USSF.  Or, use the following link: Position papers

Online registration has begun.

Background check application is available at www.gotsport.com
For a step by step procedure on how to complete the background check, click here

 

Registration fees for 2012: (includes a $10 state assessment for recertification courses and Arbiter and $10 late fee)
Referee Fees
: 09 - $60; 08 - $60; 07 - $70; State - $100; Emeritus - $100
Instructor Fees :RYRI and Associate - $65; Instructor - $70; State - $100
Assessor Fees: Associate - $65; Referee - $70; State - $100
Assignor Fees: $35
Late fee of $10 applied after January 1, 2012.
 
Recertification classes will collect fees at the site. 
RECERT CLASS procedure change: all referees attending a recert must pay $50 or provide a copy of their online payment to USSF at the recert clinic. The host club will be billed $50 per attending referee with the exception of those who have paid online.
The refs will receive their Law books and badges at the course.
 
 
How to Sign Up for Ref Pay through Arbiter
 

Use the following link for a PDF presentation on how to sign up for Ref Pay through Arbiter. Ref Pay

 
Assessment Information
 

Assessment Criteria for 2011 - The following links will provide referees the criteria-based assessment form, sufficient test of match information, definition of critical match, performance levels expected of various grade levels, and the unified grading system. Referees planning to upgrade should read through the criteria to determine what is expected of them as they progress through the ranks from grade 8 to State.
FORMS
Criteria-based assessment form
Sufficient test of match
Definition of critical match
Performance levels
Grading system

Referee Assessment fees are now $55 per assessment. The new fee covers all maintenance and upgrade assessments requested by referees.

Pre-test answers