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How To Become A Referee

HOW TO BECOME A REFEREE:

Young players up to the age of 15 may participate in UFA's In-House Referee Academy Program. We strongly encourage those 13 years old to get certified, however for those who'd like to try before certifying, they may do so. Click here for FAQs. Below are the first steps.

How do I sign up for the UFA In-House Referee Academy Program?
Complete this form to receive more information.

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For those 13 years old and up, we strongly recommend the State Referee Certification Course:
Click here for a list of available courses

In order to complete the Grassroots Referee certification the following THREE (3) steps must be completed:

Step #1: Register at the link above and complete ALL online assignments associated with the US Soccer Learning Center 2022 Grassroots Referee course. After registering, in the Assignments Tab you will find the following assignments that must be 100% completed BEFORE attending both Step #2 and Step #3:

Online Grassroots Referee Course
Intro to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments
First Time Grassroots Quiz
LOTG Update
If you are 18 years of age or older, you must ALSO complete SafeSport and the NCSI Background Screening
If you are awaiting the NCSI background screening to clear, you may attend the FTE prior to this occurring.

Step #2: Attend the New Referee Field Training Event (FTE) (4 hours). The date and location of the field session are in the course details. If you miss the FTE, you will be transferred to a general holding course in the LC and you will need to attend a different FTE.

Step #3: After completing everything in the Assignments Tab and attending the FTE, you must attend ONE (1) Virtual Zoom session (1 hour) to finalize your certification.

Referee Payment

All payments will be processed through the assigning platform, Assignr. Please email referee@unitedfa.org for the UFA link.