GRASSROOTS REFEREE RE-CERTIFICATION
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS FULLY CORRECT
⫸ What are some items that a referee can work on to help with making
clear, confident, and consistent decisions Answer: D) All of the above
are correct
⫸ U.S. Soccer requires that all re-certifying referees to once more
complete an in-person field session in the licensing process Answer:
FALSE
⫸ U.S. Soccer and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee
(USOPC) require that all re-certifying referees have an active and clear
background screening if age 18 or older Answer: TRUE
⫸ The purpose of the Grassroots referee is to Answer: B) Facilitate a
fair, safe, and fun game for players
⫸ The performing environment of the grassroots referee includes the
following Answer: A) Grassroots games (youth and adult) in small-
sided, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 competitions
⫸ The responsibilities of the referee consists of: Answer: All of the
above are correct
,⫸ Players, coaches, and spectators must: Answer: Respect each other,
the referee team, and the referee team's decisions
⫸ Now you have 1 year or more season(s) of experience, and perhaps
you worked with 1 or more assignors in your area or state. Navigating
the assigning process includes the following EXCEPT: Answer: All of
the above are correct
⫸ I do not feel I was assigned many games in my first season. I should:
Answer: Communicate with m y assignor(s) to let them know that my
goal is to increase the number of games in the current season without
sustaining an injury for working too many
⫸ I was assigned and accepted 4 games on Saturday and 4 on Sunday.
Although the pay is good, I am starting to feel pain in my left knee. I
should: Answer: Communicate with my assignor(s) to let them know
that I will need to work fewer games, maximum of two per day, until I
am able to see my doctor for advice
⫸ The responsibilities of the referee include the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Assess a head injury to determine if a player may return as a
certified athletic trainer
⫸ My goal this season is to increase my understanding of the 'four
moments of soccer' in order to anticipate and apply moving to an
optimal position to see the action without interfering. The four moments
, of soccer are: Answer: Winning the Ball, Attacking, Losing the Ball, and
Defending
⫸ Which of the following would help to predict when a direct free kick
foul (a careless: charge, jumping at, kick, push, strike, tackle, or trip) is
most likely to happen? Answer: When opponents are close to each other
during a challenge for the ball
⫸ The best position during the game is typically a dynamic location
where I can see action. For my upcoming game, I will focus on: Answer:
Both a and b are correct
⫸ I am more confident and comfortable making an offside decision. I
understand when an offense occurs and when to raise my flag straight up
to alert the referee that an attacking player on the opponent's half of the
field was: Answer: Both a and b are correct
⫸ The most common fouls or offenses for which the referee must blow
the whistle, if there is no advantage, are careless actions against an
opponent during play including: Answer: Both a and b
⫸ In order to complete the Grassroots Referee Licensing Re-
certification process, I must also complete the following: Answer: Risk
management: SafeSport (If 18 years or older), up to date Background
Check (if 18 years or older) and Introduction to Safe and Healthy
Playing Environment online training.
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS FULLY CORRECT
⫸ What are some items that a referee can work on to help with making
clear, confident, and consistent decisions Answer: D) All of the above
are correct
⫸ U.S. Soccer requires that all re-certifying referees to once more
complete an in-person field session in the licensing process Answer:
FALSE
⫸ U.S. Soccer and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee
(USOPC) require that all re-certifying referees have an active and clear
background screening if age 18 or older Answer: TRUE
⫸ The purpose of the Grassroots referee is to Answer: B) Facilitate a
fair, safe, and fun game for players
⫸ The performing environment of the grassroots referee includes the
following Answer: A) Grassroots games (youth and adult) in small-
sided, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 competitions
⫸ The responsibilities of the referee consists of: Answer: All of the
above are correct
,⫸ Players, coaches, and spectators must: Answer: Respect each other,
the referee team, and the referee team's decisions
⫸ Now you have 1 year or more season(s) of experience, and perhaps
you worked with 1 or more assignors in your area or state. Navigating
the assigning process includes the following EXCEPT: Answer: All of
the above are correct
⫸ I do not feel I was assigned many games in my first season. I should:
Answer: Communicate with m y assignor(s) to let them know that my
goal is to increase the number of games in the current season without
sustaining an injury for working too many
⫸ I was assigned and accepted 4 games on Saturday and 4 on Sunday.
Although the pay is good, I am starting to feel pain in my left knee. I
should: Answer: Communicate with my assignor(s) to let them know
that I will need to work fewer games, maximum of two per day, until I
am able to see my doctor for advice
⫸ The responsibilities of the referee include the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Assess a head injury to determine if a player may return as a
certified athletic trainer
⫸ My goal this season is to increase my understanding of the 'four
moments of soccer' in order to anticipate and apply moving to an
optimal position to see the action without interfering. The four moments
, of soccer are: Answer: Winning the Ball, Attacking, Losing the Ball, and
Defending
⫸ Which of the following would help to predict when a direct free kick
foul (a careless: charge, jumping at, kick, push, strike, tackle, or trip) is
most likely to happen? Answer: When opponents are close to each other
during a challenge for the ball
⫸ The best position during the game is typically a dynamic location
where I can see action. For my upcoming game, I will focus on: Answer:
Both a and b are correct
⫸ I am more confident and comfortable making an offside decision. I
understand when an offense occurs and when to raise my flag straight up
to alert the referee that an attacking player on the opponent's half of the
field was: Answer: Both a and b are correct
⫸ The most common fouls or offenses for which the referee must blow
the whistle, if there is no advantage, are careless actions against an
opponent during play including: Answer: Both a and b
⫸ In order to complete the Grassroots Referee Licensing Re-
certification process, I must also complete the following: Answer: Risk
management: SafeSport (If 18 years or older), up to date Background
Check (if 18 years or older) and Introduction to Safe and Healthy
Playing Environment online training.
