All United States Soccer Federation (USSF) affiliates, including California Youth Soccer Association North (Youth), require that all referees be certified by the USSF. To do this, you must have a USSF Grade 8 or Grade 9 Recreational Referee.
Referee Classes in Pleasanton:
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Here is the list of New Referee Classes for Adults and Youth Referees (Register for one of the following coures which comprise 18 hours of class instruction, field work and test. You must attend all six days of the course you pick):
Grade 8 Youth and Adult Classes in Pleasanton for 2013 (Six nights for Total 18 hours)
| Session #1 | May 13,14,16,20,21,23 | (Mon/Tues/Thurs) 6:00PM-9:00PM |
| Session #2 | July 22,23,25,29,30, Aug 1 | (Mon/Tues/Thurs) 6:00PM-9:00PM |
| Session #3 | Aug 12,13,15,19,20,22 | (Mon/Tues/Thurs) 6:00PM-9:00PM |
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(Note are classes are always full and we have waiting lists. So don't wait to signup)
Grade 9 classes are only available for Adults and not for Youth Referees. Any youth must take the grade 8 class if they want to become a Referee in Pleasanton.
Our Grade 8 Classes are held at 275 Rose Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Upstairs at the Ballistic United Soccer Club Conference Room (Field Session will be held at Pleasanton Middle School.)
For BUSC/RAGE U9/10 Recreational Referee Program :
Here is the list of Grade 9 Adult Referee Class courses (Register for one of the following dates which comprise 9 hours of class instruction, field work and test. You must attend both days of the course you pick):
Grade 9 (Adult Only) (Must attend both nights)
| Session #4 | Aug 26,28 | (Mon/Wed) 6:00PM-10:00PM |
| Session #5 | Sept 4,6 | (Wed/Fri) 6:00PM-10:00PM |
Our Grade 9 Classes are held at 275 Rose Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Upstairs at the Ballistic United Soccer Club Conference Room (Field Session will be held at Pleasanton Middle School.)
Referee Requirements:
- You must be at least twelve (12) years old (by Jan 1st, 2013 for our classes in 2013)
- You must take a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) beginning referee class and then pass an examination
- PSRA offers both Grade 8 and Grade 9 beginning classes
- Grade 8 classes are comprised of six three hour sessions (18 hours total) and qualify successful candidates to officiate any level of USSF sanctioned match.
- Grade 9 classes are comprised of two four hour sessions (9 hours total) and qualify successful candidates to officiate under 14 age groups recreational league matches only. (Grade 9 Classes are only offered to Adults)
- For Pleasanton residents, the Grade 9 and Grade 8 classes cost $50 ($55 non-residents). Your annual USSF/CNRA registration fee of $45 is included in the class fee. You get a $25 refund if you referee at least 10 league matches in Pleasanton. This refund is in addition to the money you will be paid for refereeing the 10 matches.
- You must be physically able to run for an entire soccer match, have good vision, and be able to understand and apply the Laws of the game
- Refereeing is an excellent way to improve your health!
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Daily Referee Quiz
Daily Quiz - AReferee.com
FIFA Laws of the Game Quiz and More-
Question 1:
Can the referee show a yellow or red card to a player during half time?(a): Yes, but he should show it until he leaves the field of play before going into the changing rooms.(b): Yes, but he should only show it until he leaves the field of play. He is also authorised to show yellow or red cards in the changing rooms.(c): Yes, either on the field of play or its immediate surrounds.(d): None of the previous answers is correct.
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Question 2:
Does the referee allow a player to momentarily remove the corner flag in order to take a corner kick?(a): Yes, on condition that it is put back immediately after the kick is taken.(b): Yes, if it obstructs the kicker.(c): No, the referee does not allow the kick to be taken until the corner flag is replaced. If the referee considers removal of the flag to be an act of unsporting behaviour he cautions the player who removed the flag.(d): No, the assistant referee should prevent him from removing it.
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Question 3:
Is it required for a player who is being substituted to leave the field of play at the halfway line?(a): Yes, always.(b): No(c): Yes, if the referee requires him to.(d): It is subject to the security measures that must be taken.
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Question 4:
A player impedes the progress of an opponent by using his arms. What decision should the referee make?(a): Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for holding an opponent.(b): Play is restarted with an indirect free kick for impeding the progress of an opponent.(c): Play is restarted with a free kick or penalty kick for grabbing an opponent.(d): Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for grabbing an opponent.
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