Question Number: 20816

League Specific 2/6/2009

RE: level 8, Rec Other

John Martocci of Prince Frederick, Maryland Calvert asks...

What would be the minimum age for a Referee(Level 8) to officiate games?

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

The answer to your question lies in the by-laws of the league in which the referee is working. Many youth leagues like their referees to be older than the players, some by at least 2 years. US Soccer states the minimum age for upgrade to Referee 1 is 17 and requires an assessment on a full length U-19, or higher, match. It would seem that sometimes a young referee must officiate in a match where the players are older than he is.

Regards,

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

You should check with the Maryland youth soccer authorities

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Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney

I suppose a Grade 8 can do every level of game from wee tiny up through whatever level her assignor feels is appropriate for her skill level and experience. At some point, she would be edged out by higher grade referees.

So if I understand the question correctly, the answer is a grade 8 referee can do any age group game, unless restrictions have been placed on the referee due to the referee's age by the association or league for whom she works.

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