Recertification Requirements


Game Count

Grade 7

6 as referee
4 as AR
Minimum U17

Grade 6

6 as referee
4 as AR
Minimum U19

Grade 5

6 as referee
Div 1 and
4 as AR
Minimum U19

Training

All Grades

5 Hours Training
All Referee Clinic - Jul
Intermediate Clinic - Nov
All Referee Clinic – Jan
Any In-service Clinic (Grade 7 only)

Minimum Exam Score

Grade 7

7/8 Recert Exam
Minimum score 85

Grade 6

State Exam
Minimum score 75

Grade 5

State Exam
Minimum score 85

Fitness Test

All Grades

12 minute run
50 meter
200 meter
Requirements on ntxsoccer.org

$50 assessment fee paid with registration


Required Assessments

Grade 7

1 as referee
Minimum U17

Grade 6

1 as referee
Minimum Div 2 adult

Grade 5

1 as referee
Minimum Div 1 adult

All Grades

One failure requires two passing
Two failures stops the upgrade process

Recertification Cycle

All grades

Jan-Dec

Order of Completion

No required order -
Training or assessment may be completed first

Notify SRA upon completion

Send Application for Certification
Do not send copies of assessments
Email Kathy@ntxsoccer.org and SRA@ntxreferees.org or
mail to Kathy Sexton at
    North Texas Soccer
    1740 S I-35, Suite 105
    Carrollton, Texas 75006

Recert & Upgrade Presentation

The PowerPoint presentation in flash format that is given at each of the clinics can be viewed here.
View Presentation