Previous Certification Experience
Must have held a Regional License in the previous registration year.
Online Course
Complete Re-certifying Regional Referee course in the US Soccer Learning Center.
Fitness Test
Pass the Women’s FIFA Referee fitness test (held in conjunction with the Advanced Training). More details about fitness testing requirements below.
- Males Certifying as Regional Referee must pass the Women’s FIFA Category 1 fitness test.
- Females Certifying as Regional Referee must pass the Women’s FIFA Category 3 fitness test.
Practical Evaluation
Two (2) passing referee evaluations. At least one (1) at the adult amateur level, and maximum of one (1) at the highest youth level (U18 or U19) with 2 x 45 minute halves. Evaluations must be done by two (2) different referee coaches for both games.
To request evaluations, please reach out to the State Director of Assessment at sda@nhreferee.org.
Evaluation Information
The new evaluation form will be in use starting for the 2025 Registration Year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025).
- New Evaluation Form Information Presentation – (Click Here)
- US Soccer Evaluation Process and Guidelines – (Click Here)
- New Evaluation Form for Regional Officials – PDF – (Click Here)
Advanced Referee Training
Re-certifying Regional Referee cost: $310
Course fee includes course fee, registration fee and evaluation fee ($105 each) for two evaluations.
7 hour classroom session typically held the second weekend of August annually.
SafeSport Training (online assignment) – Must complete every two years.
Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments (online assignment).
Regional Referee Certification Quiz (online assignment).
Background Check ($30)
This must be completed online through the Learning Center every two years. May take up to two weeks to complete and you will not be able to attend any in-person activities until it is completed – please plan ahead!
Make sure to complete all of the re-certification requirements on the US Soccer Learning Center.
The official fitness test for soccer referees consists of two tests. Test 1, Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA), measures the referee’s ability to perform repeated sprints over 40m. Test 2, Interval Test, evaluates the referee’s capacity to perform a series of high-speed runs over 75m interspersed with 25m walking intervals.
- The time between the end of Test 1 and the start of Test 2 should be 6 to 8 minutes maximum.
- Tests must be performed on an athletics track (or a natural/artificial football field if no track is available).
- Athletic spikes may NOT be worn during the tests.
- Referees must pass the FIFA Fitness Test at least once a year.
Test 1: Repeated Sprint Ability
- Referees must complete 6 x 40 meter sprints
- Maximum of 6.60 seconds per trial
- Recovery consists of a maximum of 60 seconds between trials and referees must walk back to start during the recovery period.
- If a referee fails one trial out of the six, they should be given a seventh trial immediately after the sixth trial. If they fail two trials out of seven, the match official has failed the test.
Test 2: Interval Test
- Referees must complete 40 x 75m run / 25m walk intervals. This equates to 10 laps on a 400m track.
- Maximum 17 seconds per 75m run and 24 seconds per 25m walk
- If a referee fails to place a foot inside the walking area on time, they should receive a clear warning from the test leader. If a referee fails to place a foot inside the walking area on time for a second occasion, they should be stopped by the test leader and informed that they have failed the test.
Test 1: Repeated Sprint Ability
- Referees must complete 6 x 40 meter sprints
- Maximum of 6.40 seconds per trial
- Recovery consists of a maximum of 60 seconds between trials and referees must walk back to start during the recovery period.
- If a referee fails one trial out of the six, they should be given a seventh trial immediately after the sixth trial. If they fail two trials out of seven, the match official has failed the test.
Test 2: Interval Test
- Referees must complete 40 x 75m run / 25m walk intervals. This equates to 10 laps on a 400m track.
- Maximum 17 seconds per 75m run and 20 seconds per 25m walk
- If a referee fails to place a foot inside the walking area on time, they should receive a clear warning from the test leader. If a referee fails to place a foot inside the walking area on time for a second occasion, they should be stopped by the test leader and informed that they have failed the test.
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