To become a Soccer Referee, you must attend a class and pass a written test.
You must be at least 12 years of age to work as a Soccer Referee. (You can take the class when you are 11.)
Click on "Clinic Search" and find a "New Referee Grade 8" class that fits your schedule.
Then go back to the home page and click on the left side of the page "Online Registration"
You must first register with the state and pay $45 on line or you can bring a check to class.
Print your receipt then go to the bottom of the page and click on Continue with registration and select a clinic. You will then browse and choose a New Referee Grade 8 clinic. Once again print your receipt for the class.
There is also a Grade 9 Referee option, however that grade will limited the matches that you can work. A Grade 8 Referee can work all Youth Matches, Grade 9 can not work any Travel Centers and only U-12 or younger Rec Centers. And a grade 9 can only work U-14 and younger AR assignments. If you start with Grade 9, I would recommend upgrading to Grade 8 when you are required to recertify.
If you Plan on working VSA matches at Long Park on Saturdays, please purchase a BLACK Referee shirt. Since VSA colors are Gold and Blue, a Gold Referee shirt is not desirable. Fold-A-Goal has a nice start up set for only $28.95 (Shirt, Shorts, Socks, Whistle & Cards) 1-800-542-4625
