How to Become a USSF Referee
To become a licensed USSF Referee, you must complete both parts of the certification process:
- Part 1: Online Course (You must complete all modules before moving to the next step.)
- Register and pay
- Complete 6 online modules
- Approximate time: 6–7 hours
- Part 2: In-Person Field Session
- Once your online modules are complete, the “ONLINE LESSONS” button will change to “PICK A CLINIC.” Then choose the Garland location on 8/30/2025.
- Session Length: 3.5 hours
- Garland Clinic -Sat. August 30 10am – 1:30pm
- Final Step: Certification
- You must complete both the online course and the in-person field session to receive your official USSF referee license.
- Contact GSA referee assignor: Refereeassignor@garland-soccer.net
Cost - $80 this includes both parts of the process.
Become a Referee
Registration for 2026 will open July 1 through OMS:
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A 2026 license allows a new referee to officiate games for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026.
Garland Clinic – Saturday August 30 – 10am – 1:30pm
