For any & all questions regarding VUSA referee assignments (Recreational and Portland Metro League matches), please contact VUSA Referee Assignor: Jeremy Hanson .
GET RECERTIFIED !!! Please note the class changes this year.
Contact: Jill Derry for updated information on clinics and locations
To Become a NEW REFEREE
USSF offers 2 grades (or levels) for new referees: 8 and 9. Grade 9 is geared to 11 and 12 year olds and requires a 50 question test. This is an excellent place to start for the young referee. Must attend all sessions and take the test. Grade 9 clinic (only one given per year).
To upgrade from 9 to 8 Attend sessions 3, 4 and 5 of an Entry Level Clinic (grade 8 clinic).
Thereafter you must recertifiy every year (to get the new badge for that year).
To recertify you must get 5 hours of continuing education and pass the test and pay the recert fee.
Grade 8 is the place where most people start their reffing careers. The recommended age is 12 years old and up. Must be able to pass a 100 question multiple choice test in an hour (special arrangements can be made for learning disabilities) All sessions must be attended and test passed with a 75% or better.
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For Vancouver United Timbers (formerly CPSC) or Washington Soccer Academy, WSA) games please e-mail Drew Brooks and for all Advanced Competition games - You must have been a Grade 8 for Minimum 1 year.
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| No entry level, Grade 9-Blue Badges are allowed on these matches. |
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