U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program
Futsal Referee Certification Requirements
July 2017
Grade 8 – Futsal Referee:
The purpose of the Grade 8 Futsal Referee Course is to prepare officials for the competitive youth
futsal game. 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 | 14 years of age, per child labor laws in Mo |
| Previous Game Experience | None |
| Previous Grade Experience | Must have completed the Grade 8 outdoor certification at some point in their career |
| Training | Pass the Grade 8 Futsal Referee Course |
| Laws of the Game Test | Pass the Grade 8 Futsal Referee Test |
| Fitness Test | Not Applicable |
| Practical Evaluation | Not Applicable |
Annual Recertification Requirements:
| Training | Mo - Attend Futsal Recert in state |
| Laws of the Game Test | Pass the Grade 8 Futsal Referee Test |
| Fitness Test | Not Applicable |
| Practical Evaluation | Not Applicable |
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 8 Futsal Referee Course
- A minimum passing test score of 80% is required
- All testing requirements can be completed online for recerts, all entry testing is done in classroom for MO.
