How do I become a soccer referee in NJ?

Welcome to the first step in becoming a soccer referee!

1. Step 1: Create a Profile at US Soccer Referee Learning Center (LC)
2. Step 2: Register for our Grassroots Entry Level Course ($140)
3. Step 3: Complete All 5 Assignments posted in your LC Assignments Tab Prior to attending your Webinar Session.

How do you become a certified soccer referee?

You become a referee by attending and successfully completing a referee training course. U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) authorized two entry-level referee certifications: Recreational Referee Grade 9 and Referee Grade 8. However, Referee Grade 8 entry level is the most popular.

How do you become a high school track in NJ?

To certify as an official, an individual must:

1. attend a clinic.
2. be a member of USATF (a special discounted 4-year rate is available to officials)
3. Pass SafeSport with its associated background check.
4. Pay the official’s certification fee of $XX.
5. Pass the official’s rules review.

What is a grassroots referee?

Grassroots Referee (formerly Grades 9, 8 and 7) U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referees are qualified to officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth matches and amateur adult matches. Grassroots Referees will register for courses and be certified through State Referee Committees.

How much do FIFA refs make?

World Cup referees make $50,000 for the tournament, which spans over 2 months. While this is a sizable sum, this is only awarded to the 10 best FIFA referees. Not all FIFA referees are granted this type of financial reward. Many referees hold full-time or part-time in addition to refereeing international matches.

How to become a referee in New Jersey?

Entry Level Grassroots classes will be posted on the Become a Referee tab when they become available. This is important information for all referees registered through the NJ State Referee Committee for the registration years 2020 or 2021.

How does the u.s.soccer referee program work?

High quality instruction provided by the 55 State Referee Associations is paramount to the success of the U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program. In addition to supporting development within the State Referee Associations, U.S. Soccer also focuses on identifying officials with the potential to succeed at the professional and international levels.

Who is the current USSF certified soccer referee?

Greg is a USSF certified Referee Assignor, Assessor, Instructor/Coach, and Regional Emeritus Referee. He also served as the Commissioner for the Rappahanock Soccer Referee Association. Area Referee Administrators form the integration hub of assessors, assignors, and instructors.

When to become a referee in Metro DC?

Certification for new referees for 2022 will begin on July 1. Online training and field sessions for those who registered by April 30 will be available through May 31. New referees who complete the online training and field session by May 31 will receive a 2021 referee badge at the field session.