Grassroots Referee Online Course Study
Guide Questions with complete solution
Responsibilities of a Referee - correct answer understand/apply Laws of the
Game
complete game reports
manage the performance environment
interact w/ match officials, players, coaches
maintain physical health/aptitude
Grassroots Soccer Leagues - correct answer include players 5 years - 18
years
Adult Soccer Leagues - correct answer players 18+ years, referees are
experienced
Youth Soccer (U6-U8) - correct answer 4 vs. 4 team size
Youth Soccer (U9-U10) - correct answer 7 vs. 7 team size
Youth Soccer (U11-U12) - correct answer 9 vs. 9 team size
Youth Soccer (U13+) - correct answer 11 vs. 11 team size
Before the game - correct answer arrive 30 min early
inspect field & equipment (balls, goals, nets), look for unsafe playing
conditions
,engage w/ referee team in pregame meeting
meet/check in the players/coaches
During the game - correct answer ensure safety of players
interpret player actions/make decisions on field of play
enforce Laws of the Game
use crisp/clear hand signals & display w/ confidence
work w/ other referee team members to keep the game fun and fair
After the game - correct answer monitor teams as they leave the field
retrieve/return the game ball
verify game data & complete game report(s)
complete an incident report if needed
reflect on the game as a referee team and as an individual referee
It is acceptable to decline an accepted referee game ONLY if - correct answer
a family member is playing in the game
during an emergency situation
Referee Equipment - correct answer U.S. Soccer Pocket Guide
bag
coin(s)
red/yellow cards
whistle(s) (around wrist/hand, NOT around neck)
notebooks(s)/pen(s)
stopwatch(es)
, flag(s)
shorts/socks/shoes (must be black)
shirts (always tuck in)
1 - 3 - 4 - 3 (Player formation) - correct answer 1 goalie
3 defenders
4 midfielders
3 attackers
Assistant Referees - correct answer work in pairs (one on each side of the
field, move up/down the touchlines)
Assistant Referees - correct answer assist w/ penalty kicks, call for corner
kicks, goal kicks, throw-ins, offside offenses and substitutions
Fourth Official(s) - correct answer NOT common part of grassroots referee
team
stand just off field between team benches
assist w/ subs, players reentering field, replacing game balls, noting additional
time referee adds
Path of a Referee - correct answer referees run in a left diagonal path to see
as much action as possible w/out interfering w/ the game
Referee - correct answer the ONLY match official that starts/stops/restarts
play
Line Width - correct answer must be uniform, no more than 5 inches
Guide Questions with complete solution
Responsibilities of a Referee - correct answer understand/apply Laws of the
Game
complete game reports
manage the performance environment
interact w/ match officials, players, coaches
maintain physical health/aptitude
Grassroots Soccer Leagues - correct answer include players 5 years - 18
years
Adult Soccer Leagues - correct answer players 18+ years, referees are
experienced
Youth Soccer (U6-U8) - correct answer 4 vs. 4 team size
Youth Soccer (U9-U10) - correct answer 7 vs. 7 team size
Youth Soccer (U11-U12) - correct answer 9 vs. 9 team size
Youth Soccer (U13+) - correct answer 11 vs. 11 team size
Before the game - correct answer arrive 30 min early
inspect field & equipment (balls, goals, nets), look for unsafe playing
conditions
,engage w/ referee team in pregame meeting
meet/check in the players/coaches
During the game - correct answer ensure safety of players
interpret player actions/make decisions on field of play
enforce Laws of the Game
use crisp/clear hand signals & display w/ confidence
work w/ other referee team members to keep the game fun and fair
After the game - correct answer monitor teams as they leave the field
retrieve/return the game ball
verify game data & complete game report(s)
complete an incident report if needed
reflect on the game as a referee team and as an individual referee
It is acceptable to decline an accepted referee game ONLY if - correct answer
a family member is playing in the game
during an emergency situation
Referee Equipment - correct answer U.S. Soccer Pocket Guide
bag
coin(s)
red/yellow cards
whistle(s) (around wrist/hand, NOT around neck)
notebooks(s)/pen(s)
stopwatch(es)
, flag(s)
shorts/socks/shoes (must be black)
shirts (always tuck in)
1 - 3 - 4 - 3 (Player formation) - correct answer 1 goalie
3 defenders
4 midfielders
3 attackers
Assistant Referees - correct answer work in pairs (one on each side of the
field, move up/down the touchlines)
Assistant Referees - correct answer assist w/ penalty kicks, call for corner
kicks, goal kicks, throw-ins, offside offenses and substitutions
Fourth Official(s) - correct answer NOT common part of grassroots referee
team
stand just off field between team benches
assist w/ subs, players reentering field, replacing game balls, noting additional
time referee adds
Path of a Referee - correct answer referees run in a left diagonal path to see
as much action as possible w/out interfering w/ the game
Referee - correct answer the ONLY match official that starts/stops/restarts
play
Line Width - correct answer must be uniform, no more than 5 inches
