Every season there are more teams playing soccer! Referees are needed and you can help! Referees of all ages are welcome; however ADULTS are encouraged to become a part of the program. Help make your child’s youth sports program a success!
St. Vrain FC will be sponsoring a Grade 9 Referee Clinic Saturday, March 9th, @ Westview Middle School, from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The clinic application form is due by Thursday, March 4th. Additional details can be found on the Referee Clinic Application:
·You are traveling to the fields to watch your children play – work a game before or after and get paid.
·Are you one of those tough critics on game day? Get certified, understand the Laws of the Game and help make the program better.
·Play an integral part in making the youth soccer program a success
·Provide the players a safe, fun, level playing field.
·You are certified by the United States Soccer Federation and can work events across the U.S. Traveling with your child’s team? You can apply to work games at tournaments across the country, the opportunities are numerous!
What are US Soccer Federation Entry Level Referee Classes?
Recreational Grade 9 Referee – (9 Classroom hours). This course will allow you to work recreational youth games, U14 and younger, as a center referee or assistant referee. You may also be an assistant referee on competitive youth games U11 through U14. This course is appropriate for youth or adults. After attending this course, you may upgrade to Grade 8 referee by taking a 9 hour Bridge course at a later date. Fee for this course is $58.00
Entry Level Grade 8 Referee - (17 Classroom hours). This entry level certification will allow you to work appropriate level recreational, competitive, youth and adult games as the center referee or assistant referee. This certification will provide you with the "most opportunity" as an entry level referee. It is suggested (but not required) that you be age 14 or older, ADULTS are encouraged to attend this grade 8 training. To successfully complete the course you must attend the 17 hours of training and pass the written referee exam of 100 questions with a 75% or higher. Fee for this course is $75.00.
* It is NOT a requirement to be certified as a USSF grade 9 referee prior to taking the grade 8 certification.*
Attend a certification and being working games upon successful completion. Games are available throughout the year… outdoor and indoor referee opportunities! Do we have you convinced? Are you ready to become a referee? What is your next step?
1)Review the class list below and select a class that fits your schedule for you.
3)Plan ahead to get started right away - referees need uniforms and equipment – the official supplier for the USSF is www.officialsports.com – starter packages are reasonably priced and will provide you with what you need to start.
4)Once certified you will receive game assignments from USSF Assignors. Each club and league has an assignor/referee program coordinator. View the contact information for these club/event assignors by visiting the club websites for their assignor information, or www.coyouthsoccer.org - Resources
