Certified Soccer Referee Program
First-Time Referee Course Description
Welcome to the First-Time Referee Course! This program is designed to equip aspiring referees with the knowledge and skills necessary to officiate soccer matches with confidence and competence.
Course Objectives:
- Facilitate a Fair, Fun, and Safe Game: Learn how to enforce and apply the Laws of the Game to ensure a fair, enjoyable, and safe experience for all players.
- Decision-Making and Communication: Develop the ability to make accurate decisions based on the perception and interpretation of players' actions and communicate these decisions clearly and effectively.
- Laws of the Game Education: Gain a thorough understanding of the Laws of the Game and learn how to facilitate this understanding among players and coaches.
Course Details:
- Date and Time: August 4th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Location: The Gym at Victor Lord Park
- Cost: $110
- Registration: Please register on the US Soccer Learning website.
- Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 13 years of age.
Special Note for Parents: To all the parents out there who think they know the game better than our referees—now's your chance to shine! If you've ever found yourself shouting advice from the sidelines, this is the perfect opportunity to put your knowledge to the test. Join us for an afternoon of learning, fun, and maybe a little bit of humble pie. We promise it's a lot harder than it looks, but with your enthusiasm and our training, you'll be ready to make the right calls in no time!
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will receive a Referee license for the current registration year. With the license and badge, Referees will be eligible to officiate competitive, small-sided, or recreational youth and amateur adult matches.
Join us and take the first step toward becoming a certified soccer referee, ready to contribute to the beautiful game!
In-House Soccer Referee Program
This season PSA is launching a In-House Soccer Referee Program. The program is open to players 13 and up. It is designed for young platers to have a chance to learn how to officiate games. Participants will learn to "center" U8 soccer games and "line" U10 soccer games.
Ref Training:
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
Participants will only be eligible to ref recreation soccer games. They will be compensated $15 per U8 game and $12 per U10 game.
To participate, email [email protected]
Certified Referees:
If you are a referee that just got certified, you have been certified and want to join our group of referees, or you referee at another club and you are looking to pickup some extra games you can follow these instructions to register with the Piedmont Soccer Academy and join our ref pool by emailing us at [email protected]