TO BECOME A REFEREE

• Read up on the process at https://www.mtsra.org/new-referees

• Complete this Beginner Referee Checklist provided by the Montana Soccer Referee Program.

  • Register for and complete the Beginner Referee Online Course (plan on ~4 hours)

  • Create an Account at https://mtsra.omgtsys.com/

  • Complete background check and US Soccer Abuse Prevention Training (plan on ~90min)

  • Complete US Soccer Safe and Healthy Environments Training (~30min)

  • Take the OMS Referee Test

  • Register for and complete an in-person field-session

• 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

Once you complete the online modules you’ll need to do an in-person field session (watch this space for our next local session or look here).  For this session please bring the following items: 

• Clothing appropriate to run around, play soccer, and be comfortable based on the weather

• Any referee gear already purchased or available – whistle and/or flags.

• Something to write with and on

• 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

• Minimum age is 13 years old

• Clark Fork will reimburse you for your registration fees once you complete the course and referee 3 games for us (which you will get paid for)

• If you are 18 years of age or older there is a mandatory US Soccer background check

• All assignments must be completed to be certified as a grassroots referee.

For questions please contact:

-Nick Lawyer (Clark Fork Soccer Referee Coordinator) – nick.lawyer@montana.com; 406-241-2720

-Dave Wrobleski (Clark Fork Soccer Alliance President) - wysaplains@gmail.com