All the steps below apply to new and returning Regional Emeritus or National Emeritus referees.

1. SOCCER EXPERIENCE: Licensed by US Soccer as a Regional or National Referee in 2022, 2023, AND 2024. 

2. AGE: Minimum 45 years of age

3. COST: $85 annually plus a $22 background check every 2 years ($150 if you have lived internationally)

4. ONLINE CLASS: Once you receive permission, register and complete the Idaho Regional Emeritus Class or Idaho National Emeritus Class 

DO THE NEXT 3 STEPS AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE ONLINE CLASS...

5. IN PERSON TRAINING: Attend the mandatory Regional Referee and Emeritus Referee Training held once a year. This must be done in Idaho. This year's date is is going to be posted around July 16 and will occur in the winter. 

6. LICENSE: After you have completed 100% of all the steps listed above, you will receive an email with your license. Your referee badge will be mailed to you within 2-3 weeks. Your license is valid for a calendar year (January-December), then you must relicense each year. We begin re-licensing in July each year. 

7. NEXT STEP: Consider becoming a mentor! Contact the state director of mentoring and evaluation (formerly assessment) to learn more.