Currently in NJ there are two ways one can become a United State Soccer Federation certified referee (we do not handle High School or NISOA/College). One can take a Grade 9 or Grade 8 Referee Course (referee grades are determined by FIFA/USSF and are completely separate from any school grade). The description and requirements for these courses are below:
CURRENT CLASS LISTING
The following is a list of currently available classes. Additional classes will be psoted as they become available
These classes will be posted by mid to late November.
Check back to see the list and register for a course.
Please do not call or email the office.
New Referee Class: Grade 9 Clark Twp Municipal Building, 430 Westfield Road, Clark 1/31/09
The Grade 9 Recreational Referee can only do recreational games. Grade 9 referees cannot do any travel games whatsoever.
Minimum age, 12 yrs old by the day of the class. 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 registration without completing this form.
The total cost for the Grade 9 Recreational Referee classes is $55.00 ($40.00 USSF Registration Fee and $15.00 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, they will have reserved a spot in that course that no one else can take. They will receive an e-mail confirming their registration. Thus, we have instituted a NO REFUND policy. No refunds will be issued to those that fail to attend the course. Additionally, there is a NO WALK-IN policy.
Clubs interested in hosting a Grade 9 and the requirements click here.
This is the entry level referee course designed for those who wish to start officiating travel soccer games (you can do recreational games as well.) Minimum age, 14 yrs old by the day of the class. The Grade 8 Entry Level class has been revised to include an extra day of field training. Thus, as in the past, the first 2 days will consist of classroom instruction. Classes are held 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM each day. The 3rd day begins in the classroom but moves into a gym or outside onto a soccer field (weather permitting) for approximately 3 hours for a field mechanics clinic. After the field mechanics clinic is completed, attendees move back into the classroom for a review, test (100 question exam is given, 75% is passing), and registration. The hours for the 3rd day are the same as the first 2 days. 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. 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 (please note that clubs or leagues are no longer sponsoring courses) . Venues and dates will be selected throughout the state and posted on our website under the Becoming A Referee tab. 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 registration without completing this form.
The total cost for the Grade 8 Entry Level Youth Referee classes 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, they will have reserved a spot in that course that no one else can take. They will receive an e-mail confirming their registration. Thus, we have instituted a NO REFUND policy. No refunds will be issued to those that fail to attend the course. Additionally, there is a NO WALK-IN policy.
Where are the classes? How are classes scheduled? How do I sign up?
An up-to-date list of referee classes is shown below. Any and all classes approved by the NJSRC is listed below. Do not contact the referee office asking if there will be a class in your area/town, all classes are listed below. Classes are scheduled in cooperation with leagues throughout the state, classes are not scheduled with individual clubs, towns, teams etc.
To sign up, review the available class list below and click on the REGISTER FOR A REFEREE COURSE link and the end of the class listing. This will take you to our registration site. You will need a credit card to pay the course and registration fee online via our secure site. Information specific to each class is provided on the registration site.
