Becoming a Referee
Being a referee is a fairly simple process - you attend a clinic (see information below), you take a test, you pass the test, you buy a uniform and you do your first game. Sounds easy. But of course nothing is that easy but we can help you get started.
Referee Clinic Information
| Referee Clinic Info |
Basic
Gr. 8 |
Bridge
Gr. 8 |
Rec
Gr. 9 |
Adult Lines
Gr. 12 |
Student fee
(due at start of clinic) |
$25 |
$25 |
$20 |
$20 |
USSF fee
(due at registration) |
$25 |
$25 |
$20 |
$20 |
Insurance
(due at registration) |
$5 |
$5 |
$5 |
$5 |
| Total Cost |
$55* |
$55* |
$45* |
$45* |
Fall Age
Requirement
(June 1-Nov 30) |
14 as of Sept. 1 |
14 as of Sept. 1 |
12 as of Sept. 1 |
18 as of Sept. 1 |
Spring Age
Requirement
(Dec 1-May 31) |
14 as of Mar. 1 |
14 as of Mar. 1 |
12 as of Mar. 1 |
18 as of Mar. 1 |
| Experience |
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Must have at least 4 months in Grade 9 |
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3 yrs playing/ referee (any grade) |
| Test (# of Q's) |
100 |
100 |
50 |
100 |
| Association Requirements |
Grade 8 |
Grade 8 Bridge |
Grade 8 Bridge |
Grade 12 |
*These will be paid in two separate payments with the first payment consisting of the student fee and the second payment consisting of the USSF fee and the Insurance.
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Passing Requirements (all clinics):
Attend all sessions - Proof by instructor's initials on class schedule for
each session
| Pass Test |
75% or above |
Passing |
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70-74% |
Can retake test in 2 weeks at another testing session for the same grade clinic. |
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Below 70% |
Can retake clinic at no cost, must bring class schedule. |
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