Hudson Valley Soccer Referee Association
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.
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.
Physical fitness requirements vary according to your referee grade.
| Physical Fitness Test | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | State Referee | ||
| Fitness Test | Age | Time/Distance | Time/Distance |
|
Endurance Test (meters run in 12 minutes) |
|||
| Under 38 | 2200 meters | 2400 meters | |
| 38-45 | 2000 meters | 2200 meters | |
| over 45 | 1800 meters | 2000 meters | |
|
Speed Test 50-meter dash (run once) |
|||
| Under 46 | 9.0 seconds | 9.0 seconds | |
| Over 45 | 9.5 seconds | 9.0 seconds | |
|
Speed Test 200-meter dash (run once) | ALL | 40.0 seconds | 40.0 seconds |
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.
Return to Referee Re-Certification