Certification classes for new referees are posted on GameOfficials.NET.
Upcoming certification classes
Grade 9 Recreational Referee:
|
Reg Year: 2014
2014 Referee: Grade 9 New Recreational Referee |
||||
| Date | Location | Host | Registered | |
| 6686-9NEW | Jul 20, 13 | COVENTRY, RI | CSA | 43 of 75 |
| 6687-9NEW | Sep 2, 13 | SLATERSVILLE, RI | NSYSC | 2 of 50 |
| 6688-9NEW | Nov 16, 13 | N KINGSTOWN, RI | RI SRC | 0 of 75 |
| 6689-9NEW | Mar 4, 14 | BARRINGTON, RI | BYSC | 0 of 100 |
Grade 8 Referee:
| There are no approved courses for the selected type |
Note that classes are scheduled at certain times of year based on the needs and schedules of our local leagues. As such, new referee training is typically offered over the winter (Jan-Feb) and during the summer (Jun-Aug). Any local organization able guarantee an attendance of 15 new referees may request a class in their town, with a minimum of 30 days advance notice.
Once you have been through the entry-level class, completed all the requirements and have your badge: Now what? The class you took taught you a lot about the Laws of the Game and the mechanics of refereeing, but there are still probably many questions you might have about being a referee.
Based on feedback from thousands of new referees just like you and with the help of more experienced referees who have been where you are now, this information has been put together as a source of helpful tips and advice. All referees, including those who have done World Cup Games, have started just like you and have learned these lessons the hard way. The advice found here will get you off to the best possible start.
Remember to have fun!
Information for New Referees (.pdf)
In order to get started and receive game assignments, you should contact a local assignor.
I am interested in coming to the course in Barrington. Where will it be held March 1, 3, 8 and 10? Please also provide the time and place.
Clinic information can be found on the 2011 clinic page.
I am trying to register my daughter for the upcoming beginners referee course in March in Barrington, RI, but I can’t figure out how to register her. I went to the US Soccer site to assign a user name and password but I could not find a link to register her for the course.
John,
The USSF site can be confusing. You can just show up on the first night in Barrington and we will register your daughter, remember she has to be 13 1/2 or a grade 9 ref for a year.
I have tried several time to register for the entry level 7-1/2 hours, 4 day course in Barrington starting tomorrow several times with no luck. Can you register me from here. Thank you, Aly (Alexandria) Personeus
Aly,
you can register on Tues night
I will like to become a referee, where do I start from? Thanks
First thing to do is attend one of our entry level classes, grade 9 or grade 8, the dates will be posted on our website , click instruction.
The grade 9 is better for younger people who haven’t had any experience in refereeing before. The grade 8 class is more intense and better for people who are a bit older, usually 14 years old and older.
At present there is a grade 8 class starting on May 2 in North Kingstown. See website for specifics. Other classes will be posted as they are scheduled.