USSF PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST INFO


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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS EXAMINATION

A 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.

• PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST •

 

AGE

REFEREE Grade 7

STATE REFEREE
 CLASS 2 & 1
 Grade 6 & 5

12 Minute Run

 

 

 

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> 38
2200 ms (1.36 mile)
2400 ms (1.50 mile)

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38-45
2000 ms (1.24 mile)
2200 ms (1.36 mile)

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over 45
1800 ms (1.12 mile)
2000 ms (1.24 mile)

SPEED TESTS

 

 

 

 50 meter (55 yrd)
> 46
9.0 seconds
9.0 seconds
 50 meter (55 yrd)
over 46
9.0 seconds
9.0 seconds

 

 

 

 

200 meter (219 yrd)
all ages
40 seconds
40 seconds

Note: Fitness tests must be administered by a qualified USSF instructor and taken within a six-month period preceding the start of a new season or the date of registration. If a Grade 7 (or higher) referee fails to retake the fitness test, (s)he will be downgraded until they complete the fitness test.