Current Referee Information

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ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION

US Soccer announces new classifications for referees:  Referee (no longer Grassroots), Regional, National and Professional

All U.S. Soccer Referees require annual recertification, including: online modules, online testing and Safesport refresher.

Additionally, Regional Referees require an annual fitness test and on-field assessments.

National and Professional Referees recertify directly with U.S. Soccer.

To complete recertification:

1. Log into your EPSARC account
2. Register for a Recertification Clinic
   • Referees (including Emeritus)
     • Recertification clinic – Online lessons only
   • Regional Referees
     • Advanced clinic – online lessons and in-person attendance
     • Fitness Test – as appropriate
   • Assignors, Instructors, Assessors
3. Complete Pre-Clinic items:
   • Online modules
   • Online test
   • Current background clearances
     • Must be completed every 5 years
   • SafeSport training
     • Must be refreshed every year
4. Badges will be mailed upon completion within 2-3 weeks