Why Become a Referee?

Why Become a Referee

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US SOCCER REFEREE PATHWAY

Details on the U.S. Soccer Referee Pathway can be read here. Per U.S. Soccer, new referees must be 13 years of age or older at the time of registration.

Email Anne Wright for general questions about the Georgia Soccer Referee Program.

Course requirements

	Minimum Age Requirement The national eligibility standard for a Grassroots course is that the minimum age is 13 years or older.

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Minimum Age Requirement

The national eligibility standard for a Grassroots course is that the minimum age is 13 years or older.

Entry Grassroots Online Course

Learn how to facilitate a fair, fun and safe game for the players by enforcing and applying the laws of the game.

	SafeSport Certification & Background Screening SafeSport Certification and background screening is required by federal law for those that are 18 years and older. Background screening is done through US Soccer.

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SafeSport Certification & Background Screening

SafeSport Certification and background screening is required by federal law for those that are 18 years and older. Background screening is done through US Soccer.

Providing a safe playing environment

This training prepares referees to deal with player injuries and emergency situations. Mandated by US Soccer for all referees.

	First Time Grassroots Quiz This exam will be taken after completing the Grassroots Online Course.

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First Time Grassroots Quiz

This exam will be taken after completing the Grassroots Online Course.

Field Training

This last step to becoming a referee is to attend a field training course where you will work with instructors on drills designed to prepare you for your first game as a referee.

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