How to Become a USSF Grassroots Referee

• There is two part process that must be completed to become a licensed USSF Grassroots Referee.
  
• Requirement – you must be 13 or older.
  

Part 1 - Sign up for the Grassroots Online Lessons.

There are 21 modules in the online portion. All 21 modules must be completed in full. The online lessons take approximately 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours to complete in full.

Part 2 – Select an in-person clinic to attend.

Once you complete the entire online lessons, you’ll be able to select an in person clinic to go to. You will see the words – ONLINE LESSONS COMPLETED highlighted in green to know that you can select the in-person clinic you wish to attend.

The in-person clinic is 3.5 hours. This is the field session done outdoors.

Lots of important information is given to all attendees – who you will work for, how to get games, where to get uniforms, etc.

You must complete both parts in order to become a referee.

To Register for a Grassroots Clinic ($80):

• Log into – Officials Management Systems (OMS)
• Click Find Clinics
• Select Entry Never been a USSF Referee before
• Select Grassroots Referee Online Lessons
• Select Register
• Create an account and finish registration
• Start/finish the online lessons

After finishing the online course, select a Grassroots In-person Training.