Assessment Program Overview

The Assessment program is structured to assist the serious referee in furthering their development as a soccer referee. The program is divided into two categories:

• UPGRADE - Structured to evaluate referees in game situations who wish to move up in referee grade.
• RETENTION – Structured to evaluate referees who have already achieved higher referee grades. This is an annual requirement for all state referees (grade 5 & 6) and higher.

To find out more information about these assessments please click on the UPGRADE and/or RETENTION link.

To learn about the most recent clarifications about Upgrade and Retention assessments, click here.

Arranging for a Retention Assessment

1. Contact the SDA at least 2 weeks in advance of the game date.
2. The SDA and the Assignor will work together to assign an appropriate match for you.
3. This Chart gives the list of all referees requiring a retention assessment.
4. Payment Procedure – Prior to your Assessment you must mail a check for $65 made payable to RISRC. The check must be mailed to the SRC Treasurer.