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Futsal Certification Requirements Grade 7

U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program
Regional Futsal Referee Certification Requirements
July 2023


Grade 7 – Regional Futsal Referee :

    
The purpose of the Grade 7 Regional Futsal Referee Course is to prepare officials for the most      
competitive futsal game within a state and region. Based on the level of training provided, U.S. Soccer   
recommends that these officials be assigned accordingly to best service the game.

Certification Requirements:

Age 18 years of age
Previous Game Experience Determined by the State Referee Association
Mo - Submit documentation of 50 minimum affiliated futsal games at U15 or higher, including adult games
Previous Grade Experience

Determined by the State Referee Association
Mo - Minimum of 2 yrs immediately prior & registered as Futsal Grade 8 Referee

Mo - For re-registration, have been a Grade 7 Futsal no longer than 3 years prior

Training Pass the Grade 7 Regional Futsal Referee Course
Laws of the Game Test Pass the Grade 7 Regional Futsal Referee Test
Fitness Test Pass the Grade 7 Regional Futsal Fitness Test
Practical Evaluation Mo - Passing assessment required at 16U or higher by a State Coach or higher

  Annual Re-certification Requirements:

Training

Determined by the State Referee Association
Mo - Attend a Regional Futsal Recert in state if offered 

Mo - Attend a USSF Futsal (DA or other USSF affiliated) event as an event accepted Regional Futsal Referee, or documented participation in an affiliated adult or youth futsal league in Mo.

Laws of the Game Test Pass the Grade 7 Regional Futsal Referee Test*
Fitness Test       Mo - Passing Required
Practical Evaluation Mo - Required @ Boys U-16 or highest available

  Notes:

  • All State Referee Association requirements must be made public.
  • All training requirements can be completed online and/or in the classroom setting as determined by the State Referee Association and there are no minimum number of hours associated with either requirement.
  • At a minimum, U.S. Soccer recommends that training includes the completion of all online training materials for the Grade 7 Regional Futsal Referee Course.
  • * The passing test score is 80% and all testing requirements can be completed online and/or in the classroom setting as determined by the State Referee Association.
    Mo - Recertification testing may be online only with SRC approval

Fitness Testing for Futsal Grade 7

Physical testing & FIFA requirements (Missouri 1st time administered 12-12-15)
1st Test - Endurance Stamina 1,000 meters in 4 min (Mo-in 6 min outdoor or 7 if indoor)
(5 minute rest)
2nd test - Speed 10 meters x 4 within 10 seconds; (Mo - within 15 seconds)
(5 minute rest)
3rd test - Agility Directional- 80 meters total within 20 seconds; (Mo - within 30 seconds)
10 meters forward
10 meters Sideways to left
10 meters sideways to right
10 meters backwards
repeat all 4 above once more
(5 minute rest)
4th test - Speed 10 meters x 4 within 10 seconds (Mo - within 15 seconds)
(5 minute rest)
5th test - Agility Directional- 80 meters total within 20 seconds; (Mo - within 30 seconds)
10 meters forward
10 meters Sideways to left
10 meters sideways to right
10 meters backwards
repeat all 4 above once more