become a referee

Becoming a referee is a great opportunity for your kids to stay involved with the game of soccer from a different perspective. Working as a youth referee is an unique experience for kids to develop their leadership and human resources abilities while still on the soccer field. Plus, they get paid to do it! It is a good chance to make their own money by being involved in the sport they love. 

How does it work?

Here is the link to Iowa Soccer with the step by step on how to become an official referee.

https://www.iowasoccer.org/iowa-referee-committee-irc/

what you need to know

• Kids need to be 13 years old.

• Register for an In-Person Course and complete the online module prior to the in-person course date.

  There is an in-person course scheduled for August 23rd in Cedar Falls. Here is the link to register for this In-Person course:

  https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/10000006/details/20007920

• After the course is completed and Fall Season starts, we will assign referees games to work

• Cost of everything is $62.50

• If a referee works in at least one game for the club, we will reimburse them for the course fee.

• Depending on age group and whether they work as a Center Referee or Assistant Referee, kids could make from $20-$40 dollars a game

• The license is good for one year, so by certifying now, kids are eligible for both Fall and Spring Seasons!