Administration
Pam Crone, CVSJ Referee Assignor
refassignor@cvysl.org
Become a Referee
The purpose of the first-time referee course is to prepare referees to work in a competitive or recreational youth and amateur adult matches. Registration Instructions
On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a Grassroots Referee license for the current registration year. Once the license and badge are received, Grassroots referees can officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth and amateur adult matches.
First-Time Grassroots Referees completing registration through the Learning Center must complete the requirements below.
Requirements
Age
Minimum age of 13
Registration
in U.S. Soccer Learning Center
Previous game experience
N/A
Educational training
Online Module + Field Session
Safety compliance
SafeSport + Intro to Health and Safety in U.S. Soccer Learning Center
Background check
in U.S. Soccer Learning Center
Laws of the Game
in U.S. Soccer Learning Center
Quiz
in U.S. Soccer Learning Center
Fitness
N/A
Practical evaluation
N/A
Assignments
Background check
Submit all forms
SafeSport (18+)
1 Hour
Intro to Health & Safety
30 Min
Online Grassroots Module
4-5 Hours
Laws of the Game
30 Min
Quiz
1 Hour
