MAINTENANCE & UPGRADE REQUIREMENTS
| REGISTRATION YEAR | REGISTRATION PERIOD OPENS | REGISTRATION PERIOD CLOSES | CERTIFICATION VALID FROM | CERTIFICATION VALID TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | July 1, 2017 | June 14, 2018* | Date Approved | Dec 31, 2018 |
| 2019 | July 1, 2018 | June 14, 2019* | Date Approved | Dec 31, 2019 |
| 2020 | July 1, 2019 | June 14, 2020* | Date Approved | Dec 31, 2020 |
| 2021 | July 1, 2020 | June 14, 2021* | Date Approved | Dec 31, 2021 |
* Registration Period Close is strict to allow Cal South enough time to process your registration with the US Soccer Federation.
Cal South Certification, Re-Certification (Maintenance)
and Upgrading Requirements
*SafeSport Training Required from ALL current 2019 Cal South Referees aged 18 and over, by Sept 1, 2019, in order to be allowed to officiate.*
| Age | 13 years of age and older |
| Training | Online and In-Person field training |
| Enrollment | Registration and payment through both U.S Soccer and Cal South |
| Laws of the Game | Online through Digital Learning Center (DLC) |
| Safety & Compliance | For those 18 yrs and older – SafeSport training and background check |
| Annual State Training | Five (5) In-service hours offered by local Referee Associations |
| Enrollment | Registration and payment online here |
| Laws of the Game | Online recertification quiz |
| Safety & Compliance | For those 18 yrs and older – SafeSport training and background check |
| Upgrade Certification Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Age |
Minimum 45 years of age |
| Previous Grade Experience | State Referee grade and above for three years |
| Annual Training | 5 In-Service Hours offered by local Referee Associations or League |
| USSF Registration Fee | Cost of $90 paid online: Register & pay by clicking here |
| Laws of the Game Test | Online recertification quiz |
| Safety & Compliance | For those 18 years and older – SafeSport Training and background check |
| Re-Certification Requirements | |
| Annual Training | 5 In-Service Hours offered by local Referee Associations |
| USSF Registration Fee | Cost of $90 paid online: Register & pay by clicking here |
| Laws of the Game Test | Online Recertification quiz |
| Safety & Compliance | For those 18 years and older – SafeSport Training and background check |
- Per US Soccer: “The purpose of the emeritus grades is to allow officials to retire from the game at the highest referee grade they attained when state level or higher. It may not be used to circumvent any registration, certification or recertification requirements mandated by U.S Soccer or State Referee Association.”
- The three years do not have to be consecutive or immediately preceding the request to emeritus status.
| Referee Level | Emeritus Level |
|---|---|
| Regional Referee | Regional Emeritus |
| Regional Referee | Regional Emeritus |
| National Referee | National Emeritus |
| National Referee | National Emeritus |
| Regional Referee Upgrade Requirements (Previous State 6 & 5) |
|
|---|---|
| Age | Minimum 18 Years of Age |
| Previous Certification | Minimum of three consecutive years as a Grassroots Referee |
| Previous Game Experience | Cal South Affiliated League Games for the previous two years:
|
| Annual Training |
For those who did not complete the above:
|
| USSF Registration Fee | Cost of $90 paid online: Register & pay by clicking here |
| Laws of the Game | Pass the Regional Referee Quiz online clicking here. Passing score is 80% |
| Safety & Compliance *NEW* | Take and pass Safesport training. Email refereeregistration@calsouth.com for link and code to start training. Background check. |
| Fitness test | Sprint/Interval Test (FIFA Women’s Referee Test) Male – Category 1/ Female – Category 3
|
| Practical Evaluation | Three passing assessments as a Referee by 3 different Referee Coaches (Previous Grade 5 Assessors):
3 assessments on affiliated Adult division games may comply with this requirement |
NOTES
For detailed Fitness Test Information, click here.
| Regional Referee Recertification Requirements (Previous State 6 & 5) |
|
|---|---|
| Annual Training |
For those who did not complete the above:
|
| USSF Registration Fee | Cost of $90 paid online: Register & pay by clicking here |
| Laws of the Game | Pass the Regional Referee Quiz online clicking here. Passing score is 80% |
| Fitness test | Sprint/Interval Test (FIFA Women’s Referee Test) Male – Category 1/ Female – Category 3
|
| Practical Evaluation | Two passing assessments as a Referee by 2 different Referee Coaches (Previous Grade 5 Assessors):
Note: |
| Safety & Compliance *NEW* | Take and pass Safesport training. Email refereeregistration@calsouth.com for link and code to start training. Background check. |
The purpose of the Grade 8 Futsal Referee Course is to prepare officials for amateur futsal competitions at the youth and adult levels.
The purpose of the Grade 8 Indoor Referee Course is to prepare officials for amateur indoor competitions at the youth and adult levels.
U.S. Soccer recommends that these instructors be utilized to teach courses and clinics for Grades 9-8-7 Referees.
For application for new Instructors, please click here
| Certification Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Previous Experience | Grade 6 or 7 Referee Experience |
| Training | Pass the Grade 7 Instructor Course |
| Laws of the Game | Pass the Grade 7 Instructor Test |
| Practical Evaluation | Instruct one clinic assigned by State Referee Association |
| Annual Recertification Requirements | |
| In-Service Training |
|
| Laws of the Game Test | Pass the Grade 6 Referee Test |
| SafeSport Training | Take and pass the SafeSport training. Email refereeregistration@calsouth.com for link and code to start training. |
| Practical Evaluation | 1 assessment in a referee clinic by a State Instructor |
Notes
- All State Referee Association requirements must be made public
- To successfully complete the course, candidates must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter and display effective practical skills as evaluated and determined by the course instructor(s) assigned by the State Referee Association
- All training requirements can be completed online and/or in the classroom setting as determined by the State Referee Association and there are no minimum number of hours associated with either requirement
- The minimum passing test score is 80% and all testing requirements can be completed online and/or in the classroom setting as determined by the State Referee Association
U.S. Soccer recommends that these instructors be utilized to teach courses and clinics for Grades 9-8-7-6-5 Referees. They can also be used to teach instructors, assessors and assignors as needed by the State Referee Association.
| Certification Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Previous Experience |
|
| Training | Pass the U.S Soccer State Instructor Course |
| Laws of the Game | Pass the National Test |
| Practical Evaluation | Instruct one clinic assigned by State Referee Association |
| Annual Recertification Requirements | |
| In-Service Training |
|
| Laws of the Game Test | Pass the National Test |
| SafeSport Training | Take and pass the SafeSport training. Email refereeregistration@calsouth.com for link and code to start training. |
| Practical Evaluation | 1 assessment in a referee clinic by a member of the SRC and/or Referee Coach |
Notes
- Interested new State Instructor candidates must be nominated by their SDI to U.S. Soccer and U.S. Soccer must approve the nomination
- To successfully complete the course, candidates must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter and display effective practical skills as evaluated and determined by the course instructor(s) assigned by U.S. Soccer
- The minimum passing test score is 80% and all testing requirements can be completed online and/or in the classroom setting as determined by the State Referee Association
For application for new assignors, please click here.
Submit Upgrade/Emeritus Applications forms to: refereeregistration@calsouth.com
Incomplete or missing Upgrade/Emeritus Applications will not be processed and will delay your process.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In your email please include the information of assessment (Dates of Assessment, Assessor, Upgrade/Maintenance)