General Information
These are the requirements to become a USSF licensed soccer referee:
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Basic Requirements
* You must be 13 years of age or older
* Complete Online New Referee Course
* Complete On-field Training -
Cost
* The Registration fee has been reduced to only $45.00
* New Referees are eligible for a New Referee Kit -
Additional Requirements
* SafeSport Training (only if 18+ years of age)
* Background check -
Current Game Fees
The table of current game fees can be found HERE
Licensing Instructions
The links below will take you to the U.S. Soccer Learning Center instructions for New Referees.
How to Get Licensed as a New Grassroots Referee
Sign Up for An Account in the Learning Center
Background Check and SafeSport Information
There are additional FAQs available in the Learning Center that you can review.
If you need further assistance, email licensing@nrdp.soccer.
Contact List
Field Training Dates
You must register for a Field Training Session to attend after you have completed ALL of the online assignments by completing this form: Field Training Registration (Part II).
Instructions for New Referees
Instructions on how to get licensed as a new Grassroots referee can be found HERE.
Instructions on how to be assigned to games can be found HERE.
FREE Starter Referee Kit
FREE to all new youth referees – get a 8-piece referee starter kit including jersey, shorts, socks, whistle, flags, and other items. Click HERE for more information.
Great Pay!
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More experience means more money! Higher age group games earn as much as $55.00 per game.
Make Your Own Schedule!
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Only accept games when you want to work. Earn $200+ in a weekend during the season.
No Experience Necessary!
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New referee licensing is done online with a single field session. Start working immediately after getting licensed!