How to Become a Referee

Cal South Instructions

Current Certification Year: 2017 -  (2017 badges are good until December 31st, 2017 )
Current Registration Year Starting July: 2018 -  (Registration is now only open to become certified for 2018)
2018 referees can start officiating as soon as they receive their ID & Badge for the remainder of 2017 and all of 2018.

There are two entry level referee grades: Grade 9 & Grade 8

Grade 9 - For those interested in officiating youth recreational games only

• You'll need to register and pay your USSF fees.($40)
  
• Complete the grade 9 online modules.
  
• Make sure you have a current picture in your referee profile.
  
• For Adults Only- Get fingerprinted for Cal South.   
  

To be directed to the Grade 9 registration links click here.

Grade 8 For those interested in officiating both youth competitive and recreational games.

• You'll need to register and pay your USSF fees.($55)
  
• Register to attend a 4 hour field training.
  
• Take your online grade 8 modules.
  
• Make sure you have a current picture in your referee profile.
  
• For Adults Only- Get fingerprinted for Cal South.
  

Need Help?  Please Click Here for visual instructions on how to register online.