A referee is someone that controls the game, keeps the parents, players, and coaches under control, calls fouls and other things, such as goals or points in the game, and keeps the game fair. They have to be certified by the referee association of the sport they are refereeing, and soccer referees have to be recertified every year. The referees normally have to …show more content…
You need determination to finish the game no matter if it is raining, the parents are yelling, or it is all just nasty. You need maturity because you can not goof off in the middle of the field, as it ruins the game for everyone. You need diligence because no matter what goes on you have to keep going. You need patience in order to deal with the coaches, parents, and players who tend to yell at you at times. Lastly, you have to be in shape because you normally will end up doing around four games an average …show more content…
Grade 9 is the lowest, and only lets you do recreational games. Grade 1 is the highest, and you can do FIFA games with it. Grade 8 is a higher form of grade 9, and it does not change much. Grade 7 allows you to do high school and middle school games. Grade 5 and Grade 6 can do all the state games, and Grade Fives are also considered for Grade 4, who do national games. Grade 3 is like Grade 4, but signifies the referee’s ability to be considered for international games, like FIFA games. Grade 2 referees are the international referees that are the assistant referees to the Grade 1 referees, who are the center referees in international games. (“Grades