Refereeing can be a great experience for youth soccer players and adults alike. Below are a few of the many benefits of becoming a referee:
Participants must be at least 13-years-old at the start of the clinic to be eligible to attend a new Grassroots Referee course. Individuals over the age of 18 will be required to complete the SafeSport certification and successfully pass a background check.
The New Grassroots Referee training course is a 16-hour course with half of the time spent online and the other half in the classroom. It is designed to provide entry level referees skills and information through classroom and field training. Emphasis is on preparing for Grassroots program participation – including recreational and competitive games. Field emphasis is on the practice of specific procedures.
There are costs associated with becoming a referee – you should budget for approximately $100-$125. Referees can quickly earn that back after officiating their first few games.
For more information, please visit: https://www.ecdsoccer.org/referees/referee-training
Information for Current Referees
For more information on how to use Game Officials, game assignment process, and self-assigning games in Game Officials, please visit the East Central Soccer District's referee information document.
For more information on Policies, Procedures, Rules & Regulation, please visit: http://www.ecdsoccer.org/referees
Any questions or concerns about refereeing for Oshkosh United, please contact:
Mike Jones – Oshkosh United Referee Assignor
mjones@neenahsoccerclub.org
920-209-7899
No calls after 9:00 PM