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Other 1/17/2012

John Osborne of Tucson, Arizona USA asks...

USSF 2012 Grade 8 test question: 'The goalkeeper collects a ball from an opponent's throw-in, dribbles it into the penalty area, and then picks the ball up to throw it downfield.'

How is this an infraction? If it is, why does the answer ...

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Other 1/1/2012

Jon of Havre de Grace, MD U.S. asks...

I just took a refereeing class but did not become USSF certified. I know you don't need to be USSF certified to referee rec. games but if I ask for a job, what proof do I have that supports that I took a class and am a referee? Is there something l...

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Other 12/21/2011

Maximlis Birla of Pune, Maharastra India asks...

What is the role of pathology section in Laboratory management System?...

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Other 12/6/2011

David Lee of Los Angeles, CA United States asks...

What is the best way to look for referee for a non-profit organization league in Orange County, California? We play on Saturdays at 8:45, 10:45, 12:45, 2:45. Willing to pay!...

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Other 11/28/2011

Scott of Graf, Germany asks...

Not really a referee question but, has anyone else had problems going to the US soccer site? Everytime I go to ussoccer.com I get a page saying that my internet has shut down or can't find the page. Just wondering if is me or is something wrong with ...

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Other 11/27/2011

Emma henda of Makurdi, Benue Nigeria asks...

Does the definition of hand in football include the shoulder?...

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Other 11/25/2011

Fred Landau of Harrisburg, PA USA asks...

In the USSF Grade 9 Course there are a series of 3 role play scripts for the young referee to practice with a parent or other adult. They deal with pre-game intros, dealing with a problem coach and dealing with a problem parent. You can download th...

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Other 11/9/2011

Bob Coleman of Brick, NJ USA asks...

Not a question about rules for a small change. I am a grade 8, 57 year old male referee. I wear glasses to read, and just recently had to start wearing glasses to see clearer at night. I started wearing glasses for distance during night games to see ...

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Other 11/1/2011

Harry of Lake Elsinor, U.S. asks...

According to the National Federation Of State High School Associaion sooccer rules, should a referee stop a soccer game if the lines become obscured?...

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Other 10/31/2011

Steven of Sydney , NSW Australia asks...

Where can i find advance referee techniques and guidelines .

Also what are the level 2 and 1 theory exams like ?

Can i find practise ones ?...

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