๐ฏ Ready to Level Up? Your Path to Regional Referee Starts Here!
Congratulations on taking the next step in your refereeing career! Becoming a Regional Referee is an exciting milestone that opens new opportunities and challenges. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
๐ Your Roadmap to Success
Step 1: Discover What’s Ahead
Explore the Regional Referee Profile to understand the role, responsibilities, and exciting opportunities that await you.
๐ View Regional Referee Profile
Step 2: Know the Requirements
Review the upgrade criteria to ensure you’re ready. Check out the complete requirements including experience, training, fitness tests, and evaluations.
๐ See Full Requirementsย
๐ Quick Snapshot:
- โ 18+ years of age
- โ Active referee license forย 2 previous registration years
- โ 25 games as Referee + 15 games as AR at adult amateur level
- โ FIFA Fitness Test completion
- โ Three successful evaluationsย
Step 3: Declare Your Intent!
Submit your Intent to Upgrade and officially begin your journey.
๐ Submit Intent Form ๐
Step 4: Master the Evaluation Process
Understand how you’ll be evaluated by reviewing the evaluation guidelines and scoring requirements. Knowledge is power! Please review this document carefully and make sure you start your journey with plenty of time!
๐ Review Evaluation Processย
Step 5: Build Your Support Team
You don’t have to do this alone! Connect with fellow referees who’ve made the journey and lean on Georgia Referee coaches for guidance, mentorship, and encouragement. Your success is our success! ๐ค
๐ก Pro tip: Reach out early and oftenโyour mentors are here to help you shine!
Step 6: Mark Your Calendar!
Attend the 2026 First-Time Regional Referee Class
๐ Date: February 28, 2026
๐ Location: To be announced
This essential training will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel at the regional level.
If you have submitted your intent to upgrade, you will be sent the link to register when it is available
๐ช You’ve Got This!
The journey to Regional Referee is challenging, but incredibly rewarding. Every evaluation, every game, and every training session brings you closer to your goal. Georgia’s referee community is behind youโlet’s make 2026 your breakthrough year!
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Georgia State Referee Administrator. We’re here to help you succeed!
Good luck, and we’ll see you on the field! โฝ๐