Online pre-test  Use the link to the pre-test to prepare you for the recertification exam. After completing the test, print off the document and check your answers by going to the "learn more" link below and clicking on Pre-test Answers.

Registration fees for 2010: (includes a $5 state assessment for recertification courses)
Referee Fees: 09 - $45; 08 - $45; 07 - $50; State - $80; Emeritus - $80
Instructor Fees :RYRI and Associate - $45; Instructor - $50; State - $80
Assessor Fees: Associate - $45; Referee - $50; State - $80
Assignor Fees: $15
Late fee of $10 applied after January 2, 2010.

Deadline: January 1, 2010 - after January 2010, add $10 late fee for every position (instructor, assessor, etc.)
NEW! - Use the Directives and Position Paper link at the left to update your knowledge of the Laws and any information sent to referees from USSF.  Or, use the following link: Position papers
Step-by-step instructions on how to register as a USSF referee for 2010 may be obtained by clicking on the "learn more" link below.
Use the "learn more" link below.  Online registration will not begin until August 1, 2009.
Background check information is available on the next page. Use the link provided.

Use the following link for a PDF presentation on how to sign up for Ref Pay through Arbiter. Ref Pay

Assessment Criteria for 2010 - The following links will provide referees the criteria-based assessment form, sufficient test of match information, definition of critical match, performance levels expected of various grade levels, and the unified grading system. Referees planning to upgrade should read through the criteria to determine what is expected of them as they progress through the ranks from grade 8 to State.
FORMS
Criteria-based assessment form
Sufficient test of match
Definition of critical match
Performance levels
Grading system

Referee Assessment fees will go to $55 per assessment beginning January 1, 2009. The new fee covers all maintenance and upgrade assessments requested by referees.