Current Referee Registration Process

Since USSF implemented the new instruction and registration process, currently registered referees (grade 8 and grade 7) will have to follow the Grassroots Recertification clinics and grade 5 and grade 6 referees will have to follow the Regional Recertification Clinics.

All recertification courses are done online and registration is open from August 1 through June 28 of the following year. All requirements MUST be completed before June 30

Requirements: Grassroots Recertification

Enrollment Course Registration
Training 4-5.5 hours online. Optional on-field training
Safety and Compliance SafeSport Trained (every 12 months), Background Check (18 yrs and older).
For 17-year old and expiring Referee users: The system will prompt users when they need to take SafeSport or undergo a refresher course. For users turning 18-years old, they will begin receiving notifications 6 months from their 18th birthday. They will also receive emails one week from and on the day of their birthdate if they currently hold a licence. They then have 10 days from their birthday to complete SafeSport training and will receive an e-mail every day
Laws of the Game Quiz On-line - Grassroots Quiz
Cost For 17 year olds and younger total $70 and $100 for 18 years and above. This fee includes the online Grassroots course, USSF Registration fee and Alabama registration fee and $30 Background Check fee (only for 18yrs and older)

Requirements: Regional Recertification

Enrollment Course Registration
Training 4-5.5 hours online and and optional on-field training
Safety and Compliance SafeSport Trained and Safe Soccer Training (every 12 months), and Background Check (18 yrs and older every 2 years)
Laws of the Game Quiz On-line - Regional Test
Cost Total $135. This fee includes the online Regional course, USSF Registration fee, Alabama registration fee and $30 Background Check fee (18 years and older)

There are 5 steps to follow (Click on each for more info):You can download these instructions here

You must first create a profile with US Soccer Referee Learning Center (LC).
  • You will need a unique account identifier, which is an email address. Parents may not use their lone email address to register multiple referees. Each referee needs their own email address. Parents may add a secondary email address to each account in order to receive any emails their child is receiving from either U.S. Soccer or the Alabama State Referee Committee.
  • The Learning Center will attempt to migrate your old registration data(lifetime) from the Registration Database
  • If your full license history does not migrate into your new Learning Center profile, email referee@ussoccer.org the following details:
    -Full Name (include any old names of a name change occurred)
    -Date of Birth
    -16 digit USSF ID
    -Any old e-mail addressess
  • A known issue while creating an account in the LC is a browser timeout. If this occurs for you, U.S. Soccer recommends to clear your browser history, cache, and cookies. Close your browser, and try again. Alternatively, try a different browser or device to create your account.
  • If you already have an existing profile in the LC, log in using the same email address and password. You can navigate and create a referee profile from there. Please note that U.S. Soccer will need to support the merging of your referee data to your new profile in this circumstance. Contact referee@ussoccer.org to initiate this process
  • Available inside the Learning Center under “Available Courses”-“Supplemental Courses”-“Background Screening
  • Once completed, background check is valid for two years
  • Mandatory for all referees 18 years of age or older
  • Cost of the Background check is $30, once every two years
  • Background check must be completed to obtain certification
  • Background check process may take up to 10 days.
After creating an account and completing the background check(18 and over), the prospective referee must register for a grassroots or regional referee recertification course. The system will not let you register for a course unless you have completed the background check (18 and over). NOTE: The recertification process for 2021 will be completed entirely online through the Learning Center (there will be no mandatory in-person recertification clinics). The Alabama SRC will offer additional ongoing educational sessions both in-person and online (field sessions, webinars, etc.). Details for these sessions will be posted on alasoccerref.com.
  • Logon to US Soccer Referee Learning Center (LC).
  • Click Courses-Available Courses-Grassroots-Recertifying Referees or Regional Courses
  • Use the "Host" drop down menu and select Alabama State Referee Committee or the location drop down to select "Alabama" to find a course near you
  • You should see the courses listed.
  • Click on course details then Proceed to Registration (either Grassroots or Regional)
  • You will need to pay your registration fee at his time $70 for grassroots and $105 for regional. The cost includes the USSF registration fee, Alabama registration fees and the cost of the course (both online and in-person portions)
  • New courses in various locations are continually being added as local leagues and clubs request to host courses in their area
The Laws of the game are available here. The LOTG can also be found under "Resources" tab once you register for an in-persone course. They are also available as an app on both Android and IOS.
All online assignments must be completed to be fully certified and registered including the Online Grassroots Referee Course, 2021 Grassroots Referee Certification Quiz, 2021 Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments, and 2021 Safesport Training (18 years of age and older). All of this is found under the “Assignments” tab after registering for the course.
Recertifiying referee registration will open on August 1, 2020 and close on June 25, 2021
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