Yo-Yo Intermittent test
1. Cones must be set out as illustrated in the diagram below. The distance between A and B is 5 metres. The distance between B and C is 20 metres.
2. Referees must complete the following sequence in accordance with the pace dictated by the audio file. a. run 20m (B-C), turn and run 20m (C-B) b. walk 5m (B-A), turn and walk 5m (A-B)
3. The audio file of the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery run (level 1) will dictate the pace of the runs and the length of each recovery period. Referees must keep pace with the audio file until they have reached the recommended level.
4. The starting position requires the referees to be standing still with their front foot on the line (B). Referees must place a foot on the turning line C. If a referee fails to place a foot on the line C or fail to return to line B on time, they should receive a clear warning from the test leader. If a referee fails to place a foot on the line C or fail to return to line B on time for a second occasion, they should be pulled from the test by the test leader.
Reference times for MEN referees:
1. International and category 1: level 18-2 / 1,800 meters
2. Category 2: level 17-7 / 1,680 meters
3. Lower categories: level 17-4 / 1,560 meters
Reference times for WOMEN referees:
1. International and category 1: level 16-4 / 1,240 meters
2. Category 2: level 15-7 / 1,040 meters
3. Lower categories: level 15-3 / 880 meters