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 academic grade. The description and requirements for these courses are below:
GRADE 8 YOUTH REFEREE CLASSES
The class consists of a on-line sessions (3 sessions), an on-line exam and then 2 full classroom sessions. The on-line session and the test, which you must pass with a 75%, needs to be completed by the first date shown of the dates and location you registered for. The classroom sessions are 8 hours of instruction 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM.
The following classes are now posted.
All Grade 8 Entry Level Referee Courses are complete. New Courses will be posted in Late June/Early July and will begin in August 2013.
If a class is shown as FULL, you will need to register for another class as we do not keep a waiting list!
Agenda
Please click here for attendee information for Grade 8.
Please click here for VERY IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS for taking taking the Online Sessions and Test!
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: 16 years old on the first day of the class to register for the class. The Grade 8 Youth Referee class first consists of 3 online sessions followed by an online test (75% is passing) on the 3 online sessions. The sessions and test must be completed and passed by midnight of first date shown on the schedule which is the Wednesday prior to the classroom sessions. If you do not complete and pass the online sessions you will not be allowed to attend the classroom sessions. The two classroom sessions will consist of additional instruction and mechanics. After the field mechanics is completed, a review, a test (75% is passing), and registration. Classes are held 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM each day. Attendees should bring lunch each day. Attendees MUST complete all portions of the 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. Emergency situations will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
The New Jersey State Referee Committee 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. Special league or team requests for a course must be addressed to the office administrator.
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. An e-mail confirming the registration will be sent. Thus, the NJSRC has a NO REFUND policy for the course fee of $35.00 (Refund Policy: $0.00 USSF Registration Fee less a $5.00 service fee if a refund is issued for a total refund of $35.00).
Additionally, NO WALK-INS are allowed.
DO NOT REGISTER FOR A COURSE ON THE UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION WEBSITE
To register for a Grade 8 Entry Level Referee Course, click HERE and simply select the class you wish to take.
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 16 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
Grade 9 classes will be posted as they become available. If you try to register and you are told you need an Override Code, and you have not been given an Override Code by the hosting organization, that means the course is not open yet for general registration.
April 13, 2013 - Lakewood Manchester Soccer Association
The class is one day consisting of 8 hours of instruction 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM
Agenda
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: 14 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. Attendees should bring a lunch.
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 and follow the following instructions
1. Click the Registration link at the bottom the this page
2. Click on Don’t Have a USSF Registration Account? Find Yours or Create One Here
3. Click on I have NEVER BEEN registered
4. Follow the instructions and complete all of the information
5. This will bring you to the Home page
6. On the left you will see the heading Main Menu
7. Click on Courses which will open a new screen
8. Click on Referee Courses which will open a screen
9. Click on Grade 9 Recreational Referee Course which opens the next screen
10. Find the course you wish to take and complete the registration process.
11. All courses must be paid at time of registration using VISA or MasterCard
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.
DO NOT REGISTER FOR A COURSE ON THE UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION WEBSITE
To Register for a Grade 9 Recreational Referee Course - click HERE
