Club Referee Certification Examination
(Formerly "D" Level Certification)
Why Rules and Referees?
Squash is an inherently dangerous game with important rules that can affect match outcomes. The presence of qualified referees and markers enhances safety and produces fairer outcomes.
Levels of Certification
Certification is the process used to specify an official's level of technical competence. Details of upgrading requirements are available from US Squash. The four levels of certification are as follows:
National Referee - Is an official of the highest competence.
Regional Referee - Is a very experienced referee, capable of officiating at the first rounds of a national championship.
State Referee - Is an experienced referee, capable of officiating at state and district events.
Club Referee - Has a sound knowledge and understanding of the rules and their application to situations on the squash court.
Juniors
The US Squash Junior Committee resolved that beginning in the 1999-2000 squash season, all Juniors must hold Club Referee certification by the season end date to secure a year-end Junior ranking.
Club Referee Certification Directions.
Club Referee certification requires passing a 75-question examination with a score of 80% or higher. The exam is self-administered and "open book." The examination is based on the World Squash Federation's Rules of International Squash (Singles). A candidate may prepare for the examination by taking a Referee Certification Clinic (the preferred method) or by studying the rules and using supplementary literature and videos. The rules are available on-line at the US Squash Web site (www.us-squash.org). The supplementary literature and videos are available for purchase directly from US Squash.
Testing Procedures
1. Complete the exam by filling in the answer sheet (marked in either pen or pencil). The examination is open-book and self-administered. You may take as long as you wish to complete the examination. Normally, it takes about one hour to complete.
2. Mail the completed answer sheet (please keep the test questions) directly to US Squash for grading:
US Squash
555 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1102
New York, NY 10018-4311
3. Reporting Results
a) US Squash will notify every candidate of the score achieved and the question(s) missed.
b) Candidates who attain a score of 80% or better will be furnished a Club Referee Certificate.
c) For candidates who do not attain a score of 80%, the same 75-question examination should be retaken and a new answer sheet submitted to US Squash. The results will be forwarded as indicated above.
Downloadable Files
- Cover Letter and Exam - Adobe Acrobat file
- Answer Grid - Adobe Acrobat file