Minnesota SRC Certification Referee Instructions (New or Returning)
There is no reason to delay you becoming a NEW soccer referee, or recertifying as a returning referee.
With all the clarifications to the Laws of the Game, it is strongly suggested that you take the course.
New referees: review the instructions here: New Referee Instructions (PDF)
Returning referees: review the instructions here: Recertifying Instructions (PDF)
STEP 1: REGISTER
Create a US Soccer Federation account then find a course near you on the MNSRC Grassroots First-Time Referees Course List. (TIP: make sure Minnesota State Referee Committee is selected as the HOST)
The first thing they will want during registration is payment - be prepared to pay by credit card.
Total cost: $80 ($110 if 18 years or older)
New referee cost:
- $60 - MNSRC Grassroots Registration
- $20 - Service fee
- $30 - Background check (if over age 18)
EPSA will reimburse up to half the cost ($40 for new referee certification, $20 for existing referee re-certification) if you work for the EPSA program and referee at least 5 games. More information will be provided on the reimbursement process as the season begins, so keep track of your expenses.
STEP 2: WATCH THE VIDEOS
You must watch videos on rule changes before you take the quiz. There are about 7 hours of training videos and a quiz the must be completed, so plan your time accordingly.
• Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments – 1 hr.
• SafeSport (if 18 years or older) – 1 hr.
• Online Grassroots Referee Course Module – 4.5 hr.
• First Time Grassroots Referee Quiz – 45 mins.
STEP 3: TAKE THE QUIZ
You must pass the quiz with a score of at least 75 in order to move on to step 4. Don't put this off!
If you don't pass, you can retake the test until you do.
STEP 4: ATTEND IN-PERSON TRAINING
You must attend a 4 hour in-person training.
All online training modules and quiz must be completed prior to attending the in-person training.
STEP 5: INFORM THE EPSA REFEREE DIRECTOR YOU ARE CERTIFIED
Please email [email protected] to let us know you are certified and interested in being a referee.