Why Become a Referee?

Flexible Schedule: 
Determine your schedule around your availability.

Be Part of the Game:
Continue to be part of the game you love.

Develop Life Skills: 
Discipline, leadership, organization, communication, professionalism and confidence.

Get Paid: 
Earn good money to participate in a sport you love.

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. 

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. 

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.