Referees

There will always be a need for great referees in youth soccer! Being a soccer referee can be rewarding and a ton of fun. Whether for a young person learning responsibility or an adult contributing to the sport, referee training and development is key to the success of youth soccer individually and to the sport. Entry level courses start out 100% online and with higher ranks will be a mixture of online and classroom/field training.

KEY BENEFITS FOR TEENS

$$$ Earn money while having fun $$$
Keeps teens active and involved
Create valuable contacts
Learn leadership skills
Gain more knowledge about the game

KEY BENEFITS FOR ADULTS

$$$ Financially Rewarding $$$
Staying active in the community
Creates valuable contacts
Great exercise while getting paid
Best seats on the field
VERY flexible schedules
Travel opportunities

Become a Referee

The Referee Grade 8 Entry Level Course is the most popular course for all ages. This is an USSF national course and offers complete basic instruction and prepares an individual to become a USSF Soccer Referee done all online. For more information or to register visit the FLSRC website http://flsrc.org/

2018 REFEREE GRADES:

Grade 1 – FIFA Referee
Grade 2 – FIFA Assistant Referee
Grade 3 – National Referee
Grade 4 – National Assistant Referee
Grade 5 – State Referee
Grade 6 – State Referee
Grade 7 – Amateur Adult Referee
Grade 8 – Competitive Youth Referee
Grade 9 – Recreational Youth Referee
Grade 13 – Emeritus National Referee
Grade 15 – Emeritus State Referee

Resources:

FLORIDA SOCCER REFEREES: http://flsrc.org/
FYSA REFEREE INFORMATION: http://www.fysa.com/referees/