Thanks for your interest in becoming a club referee.

Things you’ll need to do to begin:

• Register for beginning referee course. Go to www.fsr-inc.com and click on courses, then beginning (grade 8) courses. These are usually held in advance of or at the beginning of each of the spring and fall seasons. Locate the nearest one and fill in the appropriate information.
• Complete the 19 hour course, which consists of class material and some field training.
• Pass the 100 question test.
• Purchase the equipment needed, ie jersey, shorts, sox, flags, whistle, watch, red/yellow cards, etc. During the course, you’ll receive information as to where to buy starter kits, but you’re free to purchase from your local retailer or on line.
• Contact the assignor for the club you wish to work for and work with him/her on your availability and your comfort level for games. As you gain experience, you will be assigned higher level games.
• Recertify every year.
• Spend time researching info to help make you a better referee.
• Spend time out of the classroom learning all you can about managing the game on the field.

Feel free to contact me with any other questions you might have.