First Time Referee Courses

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• The purpose of the First-Time Referee course is to prepare Referees to work in a competitive or recreational youth and amateur adult matches. 
• Classes offered between July 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2025 will certify referees thru Dec 2025 upon course completion.

First-Time Referees must successfully complete the following assignments in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center – the cost is $99 and is collected at the time of registration.

• Online Referee Course Modules – 4.5 hr. 
• First-Time Referee Quiz -  45 mins. 
• Laws of the Game Update – 20 mins.
• Background Check (if 18 years or older), the cost is $23 and is valid for 2 years
• SafeSport (if 18 years or older)- 1 hr. 
• Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments – 1 hr.

In addition, all referees are required to attend an IN PERSON Field Training Session, this will take approximately 3 hours.  There is no additional cost.

Would you like to host a First Time Referee Course?  If so, please click here to submit a request.

First Time Referee Courses (formerly known as Grassroots)