Referee License Grade
USSF Grade 8 Referee
The Grade 8 clinic consists of six (6) 3-hour sessions, for a total of
eighteen (18) hours of instruction. Attendance at all sessions is required
for successful completion of the course. Upon successful completion of the
course, candidates may register as Grade 8 Referees with the United States
Soccer Federation for a registration fee ($25.00 as of June 19, 2001).
USSF Grade 9 Recreational Referee
The USSF Grade 9 Recreational Referee may officiate games as either a
Referee or Assistant Referee on recreational youth games for under-14
and younger only. They may not officiate older ages, competitive youth
matches (Class 1), or adult matches. For the latter matches, you must
be at least a Grade 8 Referee. The Grade 9 clinic consists of a one-day
eight-hour class. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates
may register as Grade 9 Recreational Referees with the United States
Soccer Federation for a registration fee ($20.00 as of June 19, 2001).
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