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2013 Registration for NEW Referees AND Recertifying Referees -   payment must be made at the club where you attend the course. Complete this document and submit it prior to attending the class AND print off and bring a copy with you to the class.

PRE-TEST - every referee attending a recert class must take the following pre-test prior to attending the class. This pre-test will provide you insight to the Recertification exam all re-registering referees must take annually.  PRE-TEST - click here
When you have completed the exam, you may check your answers by going to bottom of this page and clicking on the link 2013. For a blank answer sheet to take the exam, click here

 

Registration for 2012 has closed. If you have not registered by now, you must attend a recert class in the fall and register for 2013. You will not be able to referee until January 1, 2013.  

Online registration for 2014 will begin with USSF August 1.
IF you are re-registering, please go to the USSF site link below. You will need your USSF ID# and password which is mailed to you. Online Registration

Apps for Iphone and Ipad - if you wish to fill out these forms using an Iphone or Ipad, check your App Store for applications such as PDF Max which allows you to fill out the forms and submit.  Cost is $2.99  Check for others and their capabilities. 

As of July 1, 2012 all referees, instructors, assignors, and assessors will be charged a $10.00 administrative fee to their registration.

Deadline: January 1, 2013 - after January 2013, 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


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 2013: (includes a $10 state assessment for recertification courses and Arbiter)
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, 2013.
 
Recertification classes will collect fees at the site. Payment to attend the class is $50.  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.  The fee will go to $60 after January 1, 2013.
 
 
Assessment Information
 

Assessment Criteria for 2012 - 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 Request


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

Pre-test answers 2013