Upgrading to NEW MEXICO STATE REFEREE:

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The "State Referee" designation is a New Mexico-centric Badge and NOT a standard USSF Certification. If you are a "State Referee," that is only in New Mexico. Everywhere else, you are still a "Referee." 

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The "State Referee" badge is designed for those who we're former Grade 7 Referees, are interested in pursuing a Regional Referee certification, or are simply interested in being seen as more than just a "Referee" in the state. 

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In order to Upgrade to State Referee, please complete the following:

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1. Submit your Declaration of Upgrade form to the State Director of Upgrades and Assessments.

2. Complete 40 games above U-14 (25 Center, 15 ARs).

3. Pass a State Fitness Exam (Requirements below).

4. Have been a Referee for at least 1 year. 

5. Are over the age of 16.

6. Passed one (1) qualifying assessment. A qualifying assessment is a youth game (U-16 or higher), or an adult match. 

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State Referee Certification Fitness Test

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Part 1: Sprints

• Participants run six consecutive 40 meter sprints followed by a recovery period after each sprint (while walking back to the start line). 

• Dynamic start with the front foot on a line that is 1.5 meters away from the electronic timing gates at the starting position

• If a participant falls or trips, they are allowed another attempt at that specific sprint

• If a participant fails one sprint out of the six, they are given one more attempt immediately after the sixth sprint

• If a participant fails two sprints, they fail the test.

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Part 2: Intervals

• Participants run a total of ten consecutive laps around a standard track.

• A lap consists of four 75 meter runs with four 25 meter recovery walks.

  • Starts with running 75 meters in the prescribed time.

  • Followed by walking 25 meters in the prescribed time.

  • This process is repeated to complete one lap.

• Walking area is marked by cones 3 meters on each side of the 75 meter marks.

• If a participant fails to reach the walking area in the prescribed time, they are issued a warning.

• If a participant fails to reach the walking area for a second time, they fail the test.

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Timings:

• State Category

  • Sprints: 8 Seconds x 6 Sprints at 40 Meters

  • Intervals: 20s per 75m Run, 24s per 25m Walk x 10 Laps.

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Notes:

• The time between the sprint test and interval test should be approximately 10 minutes

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Maintaining State Referee Certification

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In order to maintain your State Referee Certification, you must complete 2 Development and Guidance Evaluations (which are covered by the SRC) and pass a fitness test. 

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Upgrading to REGIONAL REFEREE:

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1. Submit your Declaration of Upgrade form to the State Director of Upgrades and Assessments. 

2. Complete 40 Adult Level games (25 Center, 15 ARs).

3. Pass a Regional Referee Fitness Exam (Requirements Below).

4. Have been a Referee (formerly "Grassroots Referee") for 3 years.

5. Are over the age of 18.  

6. Completed the Regional Referee Course in the Learning Center.

7. Pass three (3) qualifying assessments. A qualifying assessment is the highest level youth game (U-19), or an adult match. The match must be 45-minutes long. See guidelines below on requesting an assessment. 

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Regional Referee Certification Fitness Test

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Part 1: Sprints

• Participants run six consecutive 40 meter sprints followed by a recovery period after each sprint (while walking back to the start line)

• Dynamic start with the front foot on a line that is 1.5 meters away from the electronic timing gates at the starting position

• If a participant falls or trips, they are allowed another attempt at that specific sprint

• If a participant fails one sprint out of the six, they are given one more attempt immediately after the sixth sprint

• If a participant fails two sprints, they fail the test.

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Part 2: Intervals

• Participants run a total of ten consecutive laps around a standard track.

• A lap consists of four 75 meter runs with four 25 meter recovery walks.

  • Starts with running 75 meters in the prescribed time.

  • Followed by walking 25 meters in the prescribed time.

  • This process is repeated to complete one lap.

• Walking area is marked by cones 3 meters on each side of the 75 meter marks.

• If a participant fails to reach the walking area in the prescribed time, they are issued a warning.

• If a participant fails to reach the walking area for a second time, they fail the test.

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Timings:

• Male – Category 1

  • Sprints: 6.4 Seconds x 6 Sprints at 40 Meters

  • Intervals: 17s per 75m Run, 20s per 25m Walk x 10 Laps

• Female – Category 3

  • Sprints: 6.6 Seconds x 6 Sprints at 40 Meters

  • Intervals: 17s per 75m Run, 24s per 25m Walk x 10 Laps

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Notes:

• The time between the sprint test and interval test should be approximately 10 minutes​​​