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Referees

Referee interval test

The referee interval test checks whether a referee can repeat high-speed runs. Referees run 75 m on the beep, then walk 25 m, and repeat for the set number of runs. The app shows pass or fail for the chosen level.

Time: about 30 minYou need: Phone, Speaker, Cones, Running track
Referee interval test

How to run the test

  1. On a track or pitch mark a 75 m run and a 25 m walk.
  2. Run 75 m on the beep, then walk 25 m.
  3. Repeat for the set number of laps.
  4. Tap a referee who misses the zone. The second miss ends their test.

Course layout

0 m75 m100 m

Versions you can run in the app

The FA 2025/26 · Level 3The FA 2025/26 · Level 4 / Women’s pathwayFIFA December 2024 · 75 m / 25 m

Questions

What is the FIFA referee interval test?

It is 40 runs of 75 m, each followed by a 25 m walk. Run and walk times depend on the category, for example 15 s and 18 s for top men's referees.

What happens if a referee is late?

The first late arrival is a warning and the referee runs on. The second late arrival ends the test.

Which versions are in the app?

FIFA 75 m / 25 m and the FA 2025/26 Level 3 and Level 4 versions.

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