The best referees come from passionate players. Some referees start young. At aged 13 players can begin refereeing and can stay involved in the game for life.

Becoming a referee improves their game by understanding the laws and flow. It also develops important life skills like handling pressure and responsibility, building confidence and character. Plus, they get to make money while having fun.

For questions, contact our Referee Coordinator at:

Referee candidates must be at least 13 years old to register for a course

A list of available courses can be accessed from the US Soccer Learning Center referee page.

Under Host select "Ohio North State Referee Committee"

Courses require online training and an in persons field training session - Normally around 3 hours.

Not only can you get certified to become a referee, and start making money for each game you ref, but the NRSC will reimburse the course cost to anyone who completes both of the following:

• a referee certification or re-certification course
• 4 days of referee assignments in our rec program (at least 1 days during Soccer Days is required)

For more details about reimbursement talk to our referee mentors after you start refereeing in our program.