The primary publications that describe the rules of how a Soccer match is officiated and the administrative requirements for a Referee are:

• Laws of the Game
• Advise to Refereeson the Laws of the Game
• Guide to Proceduresfor Referees, Assistant Referees, and Fourth Officials
• Referee AdministrativeHandbook

These publications can be found on the USSoccer.com web page "Laws of the Game".

The Connecticut State Referee Program (CSRP) is affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and it administers a Referee training program as described in the Referee Administrative Handbook.

The CSRP will typically offer "Entry Level" Referee Certification from late summer through mid-December. Candidates who meet the age requirement and would like to become a Soccer Referee may register for Entry Level Referee Certification when on-line registration is posted on the CSRP Event Calendar.

REFEREE - GRADE 8   ENTRY LEVEL CLINIC

The Grade 8 Entry Level Clinic will train individuals wishing to Referee youth games and is required training for those wishing to advance to officiate higher level competitions and upgrade to higher Referee grades. ("Grade 8" refers to the US Soccer Federation Referee grade, not your current school grade level)

Clinic Requirements:

• To enroll in the fall Entry Level Training you must be 13 years old by June 30 of following the year
• Clinic fee - $79.75
• Complete and pass all training modules
• Attend the field session
• Pass the final exam with grade of 75% or better

Topics include instruction on the Diagonal System of Control (using three officials), fouls and misconduct, offside, Referee and Assistant Referee duties and responsibilities. Upon successful completion and registration with USSF and CSRP the individual may officiate all levels of youth games as a Referee or Assistant Referee.

You may be a:

• Referee for all small-sided games (U6 - U8)
• Referee for all recreational youth games
• Referee for all youth games
• Assistant Referee for all youth games

Select one of the links below for more information:

Select the following link for a listing of clinics eReferee Event Calendar

If you do not see any clinic offerings appropriate to your needs please check back for future postings or contact the CSRP Office at info@ctreferee.net for more information.