RECERTIFICATION


Grassroots Referees (Formerly Grades 7, 8 and 9 Referees)

As of July 1, 2019, your new license level will be known as Grassroots Referee.

In order to recertify, you will complete the Grassroots Referee recertification course online through US Soccer’s Learning Center. Additional online training will be completed with links available in OMS.


Regional Referees (Formerly Grade 5 and 6 Referees)

As of July 1, 2019, your new license level will be known as Regional Referee.

US Soccer requirements for future recertification include online training, field session, assessment, and fitness testing.

 

WHEN DO I HAVE TO RECERTIFY?  

  • Recertfication period begins July 1 of each year and concludes December 31.

  • All referees must recertify prior to December 31 to continue refereeing past this date.

  • Registrations are valid from January 1 - December 31.

  • New referees who were newly certified on or after July 1 do NOT need to recertify, as their registration is good through December 31 of the following year.
    (E.g. If you became a new referee in August 2026, your registration is valid until December 2027.)

  • You may referee games until December 31. If you have not recertified prior to this date, you will no longer be able to referee.

  • Additionally, there will be an additional $25 fee for processing your recertification after December 31.


WHAT NEXT?

After completing all the modules and tests, you will be registered officially at your current grade.  Badges will be mailed to you.  Please ensure your contact information is current.
You should CONTACT US if in doubt of the status of your recertification.