Currently in NJ there are two ways one can become a United State Soccer Federation certified referee (note - High School and NISOA/College are separate organizations). One can take a Grade 9 Recreational Referee or Grade 8 Youth Referee Course. Grades are determined by FIFA/USSF and are completely separate from any school grade. The description and requirements for these courses are below:
DO NOT REGISTER ON THE UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION WEBSITE
GRADE 8 YOUTH REFEREE CLASSES
FIFTEEN ENTRY LEVEL GRADE 8 YOUTH REFEREE CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED THIS FALL. THE CLASSES WILL START AUGUST 1ST. REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL ENTRY LEVEL GRADE 8 COURSES IS OPEN.
The class is 3 days consisting of 8 hours of instruction 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM
Please click here for attendee information for Grade 8.
This is the entry level referee course designed for those who wish to start officiating youth travel soccer games (one can do recreational games as well). Minimum age: 14 years old on the first day of the class to register for the class. The Grade 8 Youth Referee class first 2 days consists of classroom instruction. The 3rd day begins with a classroom session on mechanics. After the field mechanics is completed, a review, a test (100 question exam is given, 75% is passing), and registration. Classes are held 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM each day. Attendees should bring lunch each day and should wear appropriate footwear for the 3rd day. Attendees MUST complete all portions of the 3-day course in the same class. Missing any part of the course is not permitted, and will require the attendee to repeat the course in its entirety.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
The NJSRC sponsors Grade 8 Entry Level Courses. Venues and dates are selected throughout the state and posted on our website under the Becoming A Referee tab. All attendees must register using our On Line Registration (OLR) system. The OLR system requires the attendee to complete personal information and the Kids Safe form. Questions are expected to be answered truthfully. Attendees will NOT be able to complete registration without completing the Kids Safe form.
The total cost for the Grade 8 Entry Level Youth Referee class is $75.00 ($40.00 USSF Registration Fee and $35.00 Course Fee), and will be paid online using a VISA or MASTERCARD. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy.
Once the attendee has completed the registration process and signed up for a course, s/he has reserved a spot in that course that no one else can take. They will receive an e-mail confirming their registration. Thus, the NJSRC has a NO REFUND policy for the course fee of $35.00 (Refund Policy: $5.00 service fee if a refund is issued for a total of $35.00).
Additionally, NO WALK-INS are allowed.
Fall Grade 8 Entry Level Class Schedule
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 Eatontown I Sheraton Industrial Way 8/1, 7, 8
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 Saddle Brook Marriott 138 New Pehle Ave 8/1, 8, 15
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 Voorhees I Mansion on Main Street 8/1, 7, 8
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 Edison I Hilton Garden Inn 50 Raritan Center Pkwy 8/7, 14, 15
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 Bridgewater Hilton Garden Inn 500 Promenade Blvd 8/15, 22, 29
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 Hamilton Hilton Garden Inn 800 Rt 130 8/15, 22, 29
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 Lyndhurst Quality Inn 10 Polito Ave 8/21, 28. 29
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 Mt Olive Wyndham Garden 1000 International Dr 8/22, 28, 29
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 East Hanover I Ramada 130 Rt 10 9/11, 12, 19
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 Eatontown II Sheraton Industrial Way 9/11, 12, 19
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 Edison II Hilton Garden Inn 50 Raritan Center Pkwy 9/12, 19, 26
Class is Closed - Entry level Grade 8 Voorhees II Mansion on Main Street 9/19, 25, 26
Entry level Grade 8 East Hanover II Ramada 130 Rt 10 9/26, 10/2, 3
Entry level Grade 8 Eatontown III Sheraton Industrial Way 9/26, 10/2, 3
Entry level Grade 8 Edison III Hilton Garden Inn 50 Raritan Center Pkwy 10/2, 3, 10
To register, click on the link below and simply select the class you wish to attend.
Attending Out of State Grade 8 Referee Course
The following are NJSRC’s procedures for those who wish to take a Youth Referee Grade 8 Course out of state:
1. Attendees must be 14 years of age as per NJSRC’s requirements
2. Notification must be given to the State Youth Referee Administrator before attendance
3. Attendee must make sure that the USSF Referee registration fee is paid to NJSRC after attending
4. A letter/e-mail must be sent from the attending State noting that the course has been successfully completed
Until all the above has been done and monies have been received by NJSRC, and registration is completed on-line, the attendee will not be listed as a USSF Certified Referee in New Jersey.
GRADE 9 RECREATIONAL REFEREE CLASSES The class is one day consisting of 8 hours of instruction 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM
GRADE 9 COURSES ARE REQUESTED BY CLUBS AND POSTED WHEN SCHEDULED. DO NOT REGISTER UNTIL A COURSE IS LISTED AS YOUR INFORMATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SYSTEM.
Please click here for attendee information for Grade 9.
The Grade 9 Recreational Referee can only do recreational games. Grade 9 referees cannot officiate any travel games.
Clubs interested in hosting a Grade 9 and the requirements click here.
Minimum age: 12 yrs old on the day of the class in order to register.
The class is one day consisting of 8 hours of instruction (8:30AM-5:00PM) and a 50 question exam, 75% is passing.
Students must attend the entire class and will not be excused for any portion of the sessions.
All attendees will register using our On Line Registration (OLR) system. The OLR system requires the attendee complete personal information and the online Kids Safe form, and questions are expected to be answered truthfully. Attendees will NOT be able to complete the registration process without completing the Kids Safe form.
The total cost for the Grade 9 Recreational Referee classes is $55.00 ($40.00 USSF Registration Fee and $15.00 Course Fee). The total will be paid online using a VISA or MASTERCARD. There are NO exceptions to this policy.
Once the attendee has completed the registration process and signed up for a course, s/he will have reserved a spot in that course that no one else can take. S/he will receive an e-mail confirming the registration. Thus, the NJSRC has instituted a NO REFUND policy for the course fee of $15.00 (Refund Policy: $5.00 service fee if a refund is issued for a total of $20.00).
Additionally, NO WALK-INS are allowed.
Fall Grade 9 Entry Level Class Schedule
Class is Closed - Entry Level Grade 9 High Bridge Reformed Church High Bridge Route 513 August 7
Class is Closed - Entry Level Grade 9 Hillsdale Borough Hall 380 Hillsdale Avenue August 21
Class is Closed - Entry Level Grade 9 New Egypt High School 117 Evergreen Road New Egypt August 21
Class is Closed - Entry Level Grade 9 West Windsor Senior Center 271 Clarksville Road September 25
To register, click on the link below and simply select the class you wish to attend.
