Referee Resources > How to become a Referee

Although US soccer requires that a referee be at least 13 years old, Folsom requires that a referee be at least 14 years old. Exceptions can be made if the potential referee has a family member or other mentor that is a referee that can work with them in the first year.

The first step in becoming a referee is to goto U.S. Soccer Learning Center (ussoccer.com) and Sign Up. Once you are signed up:

1 – Clink on Register for a Course

2 – On the Grassroots First-Time Referees page, click on “Go To Course List”

3 – Register for one of the courses. Keep in mind the location as the last part of the training will be to attend the in person field session. Make sure you are available and can attend the session at that location.

4 – Complete the required online and field session training

5 – Follow the instructions on the Referee Resources page to register for Refscheduler