Any cancellations of recertifications or referee courses for weather issues will be posted on the website and done via email.
BECOMING A REFEREE
Currently in NJ there are two ways one can become a United State Soccer Federation certified referee (we do not handle High School or NISOA/College). One can take a Grade 9 or Grade 8 Referee Course (referee grades are determined by FIFA/USSF and are completely separate from any school grade). The description and requirements for these courses are below:
DO NOT REGISTER ON THE USSF WEBSITE
CURRENT CLASS LISTING
GRADE 9 RECREATIONAL REFEREE CLASSES The class is one day consisting of 8 hours of instruction 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM
The following are NJSRC’s procedures for those who wish to take a Grade 8 Entry Level Referee Course out of state:
1. Attendees must be 14 years of age as per NJSRC’s requirements
2. Notification must be given to the SYRA before attendance
3. Attendee must make sure that the USSF Referee Registration Fee is paid to NJSRC after attending
4. A letter/email must be sent from the attending State noting that course has been completed
Until all the above has been done and monies have been received by NJSRC, and registration is completed on-line, the attendee will not be listed as a USSF Certified Referee in New Jersey.
Grade 9 Recreational Referee Please click here for attendee information for Grade 9.
The Grade 9 Recreational Referee can only do recreational games. Grade 9 referees cannot do any travel games whatsoever.
Clubs interested in hosting a Grade 9 and the requirements click here.
Minimum age, 12 yrs old to register for the class. The class is one day consisting of 8 hours of instruction (8:30AM-5:00PM) and a 50 question exam, 75% is passing.
Students must attend the entire class and will not be excused for any portion of the sessions.
All attendees will register using our On Line Registration (OLR) system. The OLR system requires the attendee complete personal information and the online Kids Safe form, and questions are expected to be answered truthfully. Attendees will NOT be able to complete registration without completing this form.
The total cost for the Grade 9 Recreational Referee classes is $55.00 ($40.00 USSF Registration Fee and $15.00 Course Fee), and will be paid online using a VISA or MASTERCARD. There are NO exceptions to this policy.
Once the attendee has completed the registration process and signed up for a course, they will have reserved a spot in that course that no one else can take. They will receive an e-mail confirming their registration. Thus, we have instituted a NO REFUND policy for the course fee of $15.00 (Refund Policy: $5.00 service fee if a refund is issued for a total of $20.00).
Additionally, there is a NO WALK-IN policy.
Grade 8 Entry Level Referee Please click here for attendee information for Grade 8.
This is the entry level referee course designed for those who wish to start officiating travel soccer games (you can do recreational games as well.) Minimum age, 14 yrs to register for the class . The Grade 8 Entry Level class has been revised to include an extra day of field training. Thus, as in the past, the first 2 days will consist of classroom instruction. Classes are held 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM each day. The 3rd day begins with a classroom session on mechanics. After the field mechanics is completed, a review, test (100 question exam is given, 75% is passing), and registration. The hours for the 3rd day are the same as the first 2 days. Attendees should bring lunch each day and should wear appropriate footwear for the 3rd day. Attendees MUST complete all portions of the 3-day course. Missing any part of the course is not permitted, and will require the attendee to repeat the course in its entirety.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
The NJSRC sponsors Grade 8 Entry Level Courses (please note that clubs or leagues are no longer sponsoring courses). Venues and dates will be selected throughout the state and posted on our website under the Becoming A Referee tab. All attendees will register using our On Line Registration (OLR) system. The OLR system requires the attendee complete personal information and the online Kids Safe form, and questions are expected to be answered truthfully. Attendees will NOT be able to complete registration without completing this form.
The total cost for the Grade 8 Entry Level Youth Referee classes is $75.00 ($40.00 USSF Registration Fee and $35.00 Course Fee), and will be paid online using a VISA or MASTERCARD. There are NO exceptions to this policy.
Once the attendee has completed the registration process and signed up for a course, they will have reserved a spot in that course that no one else can take. They will receive an e-mail confirming their registration. Thus, we have instituted a NO REFUND policy for the course fee of $35.00 (Refund Policy: $5.00 service fee if a refund is issued for a total of $40.00).
Additionally, there is a NO WALK-IN policy
To register, click on the link below and simply select the class you would like to attend.
