• REFEREE COORDINATOR
  Deb Cowan
  [email protected]
  
  2024 Kings Soccer Referee Training
  
  Spring season is April & May.
  
  PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MESSAGE. 
  
  This training prepares a referee for all levels of SAY. 
  
  REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 
  
  In order to register, email Deb at [email protected] with subject line "Referee Training Registration". 
  
  In the body of the email, provide your
  name
  age
  birthday (including year)
  best contact phone number
  
  The cost for training is $20 per person for new referees; $15 per person for returning referees.
  Cash or check payable to Kings Soccer Club is due first night of class.
  
  Due to the need for referees, we are accepting anyone 12 years old as of 12/31/2023 or older.
  
  Also, if an adult attends the class with a minor who is taking the class, the adult's class fee is
  
  waived this year.
   
  Training certifies a referee to work 1 year (2 full seasons). 
  
  For full information on the Kings Referee program, please go here
  https://www.kingssoccer.org/Default.aspx?tabid=204982.
  
  
  This information is for new referees aged 12 – adult.
   
  This year training will involve 2 nights of classroom training followed by an online test and a field training to be completed later.
  
  1. Before the first night of class, review the online training modules Sections 1-5:
  
  https://www.saysoccer.org/Default.aspx?tabid=971619
  
  Please complete the 5 sections.
  
  It is recommended you review these modules on a desktop or laptop, as the mobile experience is not optimal.
  
  2. Attend the referee class being held on 2/27 & 2/29 from 6:30-8:30 in the Kings Junior High Multipurpose room. 
  
  The cost for training is $20 per person for new referees; $15 per person for returning referees.
  Cash or check payable to Kings Soccer Club is due first night of class.
  
  Please bring something to write with & a whistle.
  If you have an attendance issue with either night, please send Deb an email at [email protected].  Due to the lateness of the release of class information this year, there will be some flexibility. However, if you do not attend both nights of class, you must pass the online test in order to referee, even at the instructional (6U) level.
  
  3. Once you feel ready, take the online test.  It is an open book test, so take your time.
  
  Test information will be sent out after the second night of class.
  
  You must pass the test on the first try, so please be sure you prepare before you attempt it.
  
  Current Referees who need to recertify will receive an email with your requirements.
  
  
  4. Field Training Times-pick ONE
  
  All sessions will begin at or near the front shelter at Landen park.
  

Wed 3/13 6:00-7:00 PM
Thu 3/14 6:00-7:00 PM - CANCELLED
Sat 3/16 11:00 AM -12:00 PM
Wed 3/20 6:00-7:00 PM
Tue 3/26 6:00-7:00 PM

PLEASE REGISTER for the time that you will attend by emailing Deb.  

After you pass your test, please email me your score and what field training you will be able to attend. You can not attend field training if you have not attended class and passed the online testing, so please plan accordingly.

If there is a session no one signs up for, I will not hold that session.  Also, check the kingssoccer.org website for field closure info.  If the fields are closed or if there is inclement weather, the session will not be held.

I know these times may not work for all, but please remember I am a volunteer and have other commitments.  Hopefully everyone interested in becoming a referee will find one session that will work for them.

Referees earn $15-45 per game for Kings’ game which range in age from 6U-19U. 

Every year we have interested parties who have scheduling conflicts with training. Unfortunately due to the amount of content and the time commitment, Kings does not have any alternate training opportunities scheduled.

Also, if you are USSF certified for 2023,please send me proof of certification and you will be permitted to referee for the Kings Soccer Club. 

Any person who wants to become a referee must attend a training class, regardless of age or experience level. 

Questions? 

Contact Deb at [email protected].