Grassroots Annual Soccer Referee Training Exam 2023
Graded A+
Which of the following best describes a Grassroots teach coach and their staff of
assistant coaches?
D) Both a and b are correct
What are some items that a referee can work on to help with making clear,
confident, and consistent decisions
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
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
TRUE
The purpose of the Grassroots referee is to
B) Facilitate a fair, safe, and fun game for players
The performing environment of the grassroots referee includes the following
A) Grassroots games (youth and adult) in small-sided, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11
competitions
The responsibilities of the referee consists of:
All of the above are correct
Players, coaches, and spectators must:
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:
All of the above are correct
I do not feel I was assigned many games in my first season. I should:
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:
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:
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:
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?
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:
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:
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:
Both a and b
In order to complete the Grassroots Referee Licensing Re-certification process, I
must also complete the following:
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.
After each game I officiate, I feel more comfortable communicating during the
game and remembering to use the following:
All of the above are correct
A direct free kick signal by the referee involves one arm straight up with the palm
open
FALSE
The referee signal to indicate 'advantage' involves:
Either one or two arms about 45 degrees above the horizontal
As a referee when I see a careless foul, my whistle is softer in volume and shorter
in length compared with when I see a reckless offense
TRUE
As an assistant referee (AR), in the case where the referee needs my assistance
to determine if the foul occurred inside the penalty area, I can:
Both a and b are correct
Over my experience (1 year or more), I am more aware and understand the
importance of moving into a position to see a challenge for the ball between
opponents by:
Both a and b are correct
On game day, at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled kick-off, me and my
referee teammates have several items to take care of including:
All the above are correct
The referee kicks-off the game with a loud whistle. As an Assistant Referee
during the game, I must position myself:
D) Along the touchline of one half of the field, either by the team benches or by the
spectators, in line with the second-to-last defender, or in line with the ball whichever is
closer to the goal line
Graded A+
Which of the following best describes a Grassroots teach coach and their staff of
assistant coaches?
D) Both a and b are correct
What are some items that a referee can work on to help with making clear,
confident, and consistent decisions
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
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
TRUE
The purpose of the Grassroots referee is to
B) Facilitate a fair, safe, and fun game for players
The performing environment of the grassroots referee includes the following
A) Grassroots games (youth and adult) in small-sided, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11
competitions
The responsibilities of the referee consists of:
All of the above are correct
Players, coaches, and spectators must:
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:
All of the above are correct
I do not feel I was assigned many games in my first season. I should:
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:
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:
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:
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?
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:
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:
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:
Both a and b
In order to complete the Grassroots Referee Licensing Re-certification process, I
must also complete the following:
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.
After each game I officiate, I feel more comfortable communicating during the
game and remembering to use the following:
All of the above are correct
A direct free kick signal by the referee involves one arm straight up with the palm
open
FALSE
The referee signal to indicate 'advantage' involves:
Either one or two arms about 45 degrees above the horizontal
As a referee when I see a careless foul, my whistle is softer in volume and shorter
in length compared with when I see a reckless offense
TRUE
As an assistant referee (AR), in the case where the referee needs my assistance
to determine if the foul occurred inside the penalty area, I can:
Both a and b are correct
Over my experience (1 year or more), I am more aware and understand the
importance of moving into a position to see a challenge for the ball between
opponents by:
Both a and b are correct
On game day, at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled kick-off, me and my
referee teammates have several items to take care of including:
All the above are correct
The referee kicks-off the game with a loud whistle. As an Assistant Referee
during the game, I must position myself:
D) Along the touchline of one half of the field, either by the team benches or by the
spectators, in line with the second-to-last defender, or in line with the ball whichever is
closer to the goal line
