You're invited to the 2023 Recertification Sessions taught by members of our State Referee Committee. These sessions will challenge you to grow and learn plus you'll get recertified. Registration to attend is not required. Just show up. Training is free.

If you do not have a 2023 badge yet, these are required. If you have received a 2023 badge as a part of your beginning training, these are optional.

You're invited to the 2023 Recertification Sessions taught by members of our State Referee Committee. These sessions will challenge you to grow and learn plus you'll get recertified. Registration to attend is not required. Just show up. Training is free.

Boise, ID (Completed)

Lewiston, ID (Completed)

Pullman, WA (Completed)

Idaho Falls, ID

• Saturday, February 25, 9:00 am–12:00 pm. Referees with 1 to 3 years of experience. Location:  First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm St, Idaho Falls, ID.

• Saturday, February 25, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm. Referees with 4+ years of experience and mentors. Location:  First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm St, Idaho Falls, ID.

Sandpoint, ID

• Sunday, March 5, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm.
  Location:  Strikers Indoor Arena 4302 N Boyer.

Coeur d'Alene, ID

• Monday, March 6, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm.
  Location:  Lake City High School 6101 N Ramsey Rd

Pocatello, ID

• Friday, March 17, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm. Referees with 1 to 3 years of experience. 

• Saturday, March 18, 9:00 am–1:00 pm. Referees with 4+ years of experience
  Location:  Veterans Services Office, 3rd Floor of ISU Student Union Building

• Saturday, March 18, 1:30pm, Fitness Test. (Canceled)

Recertification classes are broken up by experience because the skills needed for a referee in their first 3 years is very different from advanced referees. We select topics based upon mentor reports, observation of referees, and conversation with you. If you have ideas for future topics, let us know at reveland@idahoreferee.org.

Topics for 2023, Years 1-3...

• Law Changes for 2023 (Rich)

• Uniform Review (Rich)

• Basic Positioning (Joshua)

• R and AR Mechanics...bring whistles, cards, and flags (Rob)

• R and AR Communication (Rob)

• Offside Review (Rich)

• Confidence Topics when Managing Players/Coaches (Rob)

• Recert Steps (Rob)

Topics for 2023, Years 4-6

• Law Changes for 2023 (Rich)

• R and AR Communication (Rob)

• Offside Judgment (Rich)

• Fitness vs. Position Choice (Rob)

• Managing the Game (Joshua)

• Diffusing Tense Situations / Professional Conduct (Joshua)

• Living in the Gray (Rob)

• Recert and Upgrade Steps (Rob)

1. Go to the US Soccer Learning Center website US Soccer Learning Center

2. Update your mailing Address (Badges will be mailed to this addreess)

3. Those who are 18+ in age, you may need a US Soccer Background Check.  You'll complete the US Soccer NCSI Background Check which is valid for 2 years and costs an additional $30.00 payable.

4. Those who are 18+ in age,  you will need to complete SafeSport Training as this is a federal requirement about child abuse, harassment, hazing, and inappropriate sexual behaviors. It is about 2 to 2/12 hours in length and is valid for 2 years. 

Register for an Online referee Course based on your current certification.

• 2023 Grassroots Referee Register  (Must have been certified within last 36 months)

• 2023 Regional Referee

  • • To upgrade from Grassroots to Regional for the first time, read this page first, then Register here.

    • To recertify as a Regional Referee, read this page first, then Register here.

• 2023 Regional Emeritus Referee Register 

• 2023 National Emeritus Referee Register 

Once you locate your class...

1. Once you successfully register for your course go to "Classroom" 

2. Review items under "Resources" which will have information available to download for future reference.

3. Navigate to "Assignments" and complete all requirements for you selected course.

Register for any Online supplemental courses based on your current certification.  2021 Recertification:

Mentor and Assessor Recertification

• 2023 Grassroots Mentor Register 

• 2023 Grassroots New Mentor Register

• 2023 Regional Assessor Register

• 2023 Regional Instructor Register 

Assignor 

•  2023 First Time Assignor Register 

•  2023 Assignor Recertification Register 

Futsal

• 2023 New Grassroots Futsal Register

• 2023 Recertify Grassroots Futsal Register

See the list of classess and topics at the top of this page.