Information for Soccer Referees
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CNRA - District 4
Physical Testing (The Fun Run)
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Information for Soccer Refereesprovided byCNRA - District 4Physical Testing (The Fun Run) |
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General Requirements | Physical Fitness Requirements
The following information has been extracted from the USSF Referee Administrative Handbook and recent memoranda.
A Physical Fitness Test is required for registration, annual renewal and upgrading for the referee classes shown. The test can be administered by designated United States Soccer Federation Instructors. A document signed by the individual conducting the test is required. Fitness tests must be taken within a six-month period preceding the start of a new season or the date of registration.
| Referee Class 1 (Grade 7) | ||
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TEST
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AGE
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TIME/DISTANCE
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| Endurance Test (meters run in 12 minutes) |
Under 38 38-45 over 45 |
2200 meters 2000 meters 1800 meters |
| Speed Test 50-meter dash (run once) |
Under 46 Over 45 |
9.0 seconds 9.5 seconds |
| Speed Test 200-meter dash (run once) |
ALL | 40.0 seconds |
| State Referee 1 & 2 (Grades 5 & 6) | ||
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TEST
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AGE
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TIME/DISTANCE
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| Endurance Test (meters run in 12 minutes) |
Under 38 38-45 over 45 |
2400 meters 2200 meters 2000 meters |
| Speed Test 50-meter dash (run once) |
ALL | 9.0 seconds |
| Speed Test 200-meter dash (run once) |
ALL | 40.0 seconds |
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS EXAMINATION
Conducting the Test
The referee must pass all of the events that are part of the test at the same
testing session. A reasonable rest period should be allowed between events.
It is recommended that the Endurance Test be run first.