
BECOME A REFEREE
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NEW REFEREES
We are always looking for new referees age 13 and above. We invite you to learn about the game of soccer and how to officiate a soccer game. Our program uses a developmental pathway for referees to help improve their skills while gaining experience. We utilize a mentorship program with graded introduction into the referee role with regular feedback and support. Refereeing is a great opportunity to help create an environment where every player has the right to develop and compete in a fair, fun and safe environment.
TO BECOME A REFEREE
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Create a USSF Learning Center account and register for our next course here:
https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/6/details/4744
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Registration costs $45 and covers the cost of the training and US Soccer Referee Fees. Plan on 4-6 hours total to finish the online course modules (done through the Learning Center). We recommend not waiting - start now.
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Complete the background check and pay the associated $30 fee. There are a few basic questions to answer here - very straightforward
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Complete the in-person field training. Our next class is planned for 3/12/22 at 10a.
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Be sure to save your registration receipts - you can turn these fees back to our club for reimbursement once you referee 3 games with us.
IN-PERSON FIELD TRAINING
Candidates should bring the following items:
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Clothing appropriate to run around, play soccer, and be comfortable based on the weather
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Any referee gear already purchased or available – whistle and/or flags.
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Something to write with and on
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A device with the IAFB app: https://www.theifab.com/logapp/ with the current laws of the game. A printed version would also work (https://www.theifab.com).
Course Details
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Minimum age is 13 years old
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The total cost of the course is $75 plus a transaction fee
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If you are 18 years of age or older there is a mandatory US Soccer NCSI background check.
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All assignments must be completed to be certified as a grassroots referee.
For questions please contact:
-Darren Pullen (Clark Fork Soccer Alliance Referee Mentor) - 406-531-1403, pullendarren@yahoo.com
-Dave Wrobleski (Clark Fork Soccer Alliance President) - wysaplains@gmail.com
-Justin Harcrow (Montana State Referee Admin) syra@mtsra.org
-Jack Dockery (Montana State Referee Committee) jack.dockery@montana.edu

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Adding Safe Sport Certificate To US Soccer:
https://ussoccerfederation.force.com/lcsupport/s/article/Profile-is-Missing-my-SafeSport-Certificate