FHSAA Soccer Rules

Master the game with NFHS and FHSAA official rules and guidelines for Florida high school soccer.

Rules Exam

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Our referees uphold the highest standards to ensure fair play and safety in Florida high school soccer matches. Proper signaling, positioning, and rule enforcement are key to a smooth game. Join us in maintaining integrity on the field.

Referee in action during a football match, outdoors on a green field.

A soccer referee holds up a flag on the field during a game, signaling to players.

2026-27 Exam Schedule

Exam Window 1: October 19 - November 13

Exam Window 2: November 16 - November 22

Late Registration Exam Window: December 3-6

Rules exams have no time limit
No make-up exam offered.
Officials can save and exit the exam as many times as necessary. Once the “submit exam” button is clicked your test will be graded and your one (1) attempt is completed.
Exams that are incomplete once the deadline passes will not be graded.
Failure to receive 75% or higher will result in being eligible for Sub-Varsity assignments only.
Individuals who complete their exam during the first window and meet all other requirements will be eligible for post season assignments.
After the first exam window all officials who did not complete the exam will become ineligible. However, an official can regain their 26-27 eligibility back by completing the exam during the second or third exam window. Please note the official will not be eligible for postseason games after the District Tournament.
Each official has one (1) attempt. The second and third windows are not makeup opportunities for those who did not pass a previous attempt.

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ECSOA

P.O. Box 1552

Niceville, FL 32588