Referee Recertification Requirements

United States Soccer Federation

The following are the re-certification requirements for all grade 8, 7, 6, and 5 referees in the state of Iowa. These are similar to the National requirements with some slight modifications.

If for any reason you feel that you can not meet these requirements, you must notify the IRC and the SRA, well in advance of the end of the licensing year.

Grade 7 Referees

• Officiate a minimum of (5) games as a Referee in any USSF youth affiliated games.
  
• Officiate a minimum of (3) games as an Assistant Referee in any USSF affiliated games.
  
• As a Referee, pass one (1) field assessment in a USSF, U-14 or higher, affiliated game. Must be assigned by the SDA
  
• Attend an annual mandatory re-certification clinic and pass both the USSF physical and written entry level test.
  
• Attend a cumulative minimum of 4 hours of recertification clinic* time in the previous 12 months.
  
• Complete online registration form by the published deadline (December 31)

Grade 6 Referees

• Officiate a minimum of (5) games as a Referee in any USSF youth affiliated games.
  
• Officiate a minimum of (5) games as a Referee in any USSF, U-19 or higher, affiliated games.
  
• As a Referee, pass one (1) field assessment in a USSF U-19 or higher, affiliated game. Must be assigned by the SDA
  
• Attend an annual mandatory re-certification clinic and pass both the USSF physical and written State test.
  
• Attend a cumulative minimum of 4 hours of recertification clinic* time in the previous 12 months.
  
• Complete online registration form by the published deadline (December 31)

Grade 5 Referees

• Officiate a minimum of (5) games as a Referee in any USSF youth affiliated games.
  
• Officiate a minimum of (5) games as a Referee in any USSF, U-19 or higher, affiliated games.  (1) games must be in Division 1 Amateur or higher.
  
• As a Referee, pass one (1) field assessment in a USSF U-19 or higher, affiliated game. Must be assigned by the SDA
  
• Attend an annual mandatory re-certification clinic and pass both the USSF physical and written State test.
  
• Attend a cumulative minimum of 4 hours of recertification clinic* time in the previous 12 months.
  
• Complete online registration form by the published deadline (December 31)

Recertification Clinic Hours Requirement:

All Iowa referees, regardless of grade level, must attend a cumulative minimum of 4 hours of recertification clinic hours per calendar year in order to re-register.  The following options are recognized by the Iowa Referee Committee as "approved" methods of receiving "recert credit".  Any combination of these methods is acceptable:

• Attendance at the annual Iowa Referee Academy (Meets full requirement)
  
• Attendance at an organized Recertification Clinic (Meets full requirement)
  
• Attendance at the annual Iowa Referee Academy & Advanced Referee Clinic (for grades 7, 6 and 5 referees) (Meets full requirement)
  
• Local Association Meetings (1 hour per meeting) - only Local Associations recognized by the IRC shall receive credit hours
  
• League Referee Training Seminars taught by a registered USSF instructor (2 hours maximum per seminar)
  
• Attendance at the morning part of Day 2 Entry Level Clinic as Recert.  The instructor must have prior notification. (Meets full requirement)
  
• Completion of Online Recertification Training Module and Exam (Meets full requirement)

NISOA

• Annual assessment requirements vary by local chapter / association
  
• Attend an annual mandatory re-certification clinic and pass both the NISOA physical and written exams.

IHSAA / IGHSAU

• Attend an annual rules meeting at minimum every-other year.
  
• Register by the spring deadline by submitting your registration form and payment via the IHSAA and IGHSAU web sites.
  
• It should be noted that, although the respective state associations do not require annual assessments, physical or written exams, various local associations may have different qualifications for officiating games in your local area.  Contact your assignor to find out local association policies in this regard.