First Time Referee Course in Londonderry Licenses 27 New Referees

Twenty-seven aspiring referees have successfully completed the required classroom instruction, practical field sessions, and online modules to become fully licensed US Soccer officials. We wish each of you the very best on your refereeing journey—and know that the New Hampshire referee community is here to support you every step of the way!

Certification Details

• Number of new referees: 27
• Training components completed:
  • Classroom education sessions
  • On-field practical evaluations
  • Online referee US Soccer Learning Center modules

Acknowledgments

We extend our gratitude to everyone who helped make these sessions a success:

• Partner: Official Sports International for mailing out referee badges
• Referee Mentors:
  • Doug Campbell
  • Steve Zoldak
  • Buzz Dieterle
  • Nic Hedstrom
  • Kyle Averill

Next Steps

Newly licensed referees can look forward to:

• Mentorship and shadowing opportunities
• Local and regional match assignments
• Continuing education clinics

Stay connected with the New Hampshire State Referee Committee for upcoming training events, resources, and support as you develop your officiating career. Good luck, and welcome to the whistle!