New Grassroots Referee classes are offered during the “offseason” which is January through early April (signups available starting in December) and mid-July through August only (signups available starting in June). 

Recertification courses for Grassroots Referees are offered December through March only.  After the last course in March, it will not be possible to recertify for the current year.  Signups for recertification courses will be available in November.

No.  US Soccer policy requires that one must be at least 13 to create a profile in the Learning Center.  In fact, if one will be 13 by the In-Person course but is not yet 13, the individual will not be able to create a profile and register for the In-Person course until turning 13.  The NH SRC is unable to waive this requirement.

If you entered a name or birthday incorrectly, you need to contact US Soccer directly to fix the mistake at referee@ussoccer.com  Any other information you should be able to edit in your profile.

Yes, contact the SDI (sdi@nhreferee.org) and make sure to clearly indicate the referee’s name, the current course (including town and date) and the course to which you want to attend (including town and date).

Ideally you should complete all requirements so you can receive your badge at the end of the course (exception of summer New Grassroots Referees which will have badges mailed to them in September or October once they are received).  If you are 18 or over, you MUST have completed the background check prior to the In-Person course or you will not be allowed to attend (this is national policy).

You must attend a recertification clinic every year to referee.  SafeSport and Background checks must be renewed every two years.

All referees must complete the “Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environment” course yearly.  Referees age 18 and older must complete “SafeSport” every year and “Background Screening” every two years.  These dates are based on when you last completed the requirement and not tied to your license or badge year.

All referees must complete the “Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environment” yearly.

All referees must complete the “Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environment” yearly.  Referees over age 18 must complete “SafeSport” yearly and “Background Screening” every two years

Yes.  You will have 45 days from when you turn 18 to complete SafeSport and the Background Check to keep your license active.  If you do not do this, your license will be suspended until you do.

The list of current, licensed referees is updated twice a month, around the beginning and middle of the month.  Therefore, it may take two weeks for your license to show as valid again.  This is why it is important to plan ahead and complete the requirements before they expire.

All referees age 18 and older must complete SafeSport and a Background Screening.  If you do not do this and you turn 18, your license will be suspended until the requirements are met.  Referees should plan ahead as the Background Screening can take up to a month to be approved.

No.  The NH SRC runs In-Person certification classes December through March.  After that time, it is no longer possible to recertify for the current calendar year.  However, one is able to take the full New Grassroots Referee class at additional cost and time during the summer months if the individual wants to recertify for the fall.

To access the safety certification courses in the US Soccer Learning Center (https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/) complete the following:

• Log into your account within the Learning Center
• Click on “Courses” on top menu bar
• Click on “Available Courses” on the next menu bar
• Click on “Supplemental Courses” near the top left of the screen
• Select the appropriate course and follow the instructions to access it:
  • Intro to Safety – Required for all referees yearly
  • Background Screening – Required for referees age 18 and older every two years
  • SafeSport – Required for referees age 18 and older every year

You can view this by logging into the US Soccer Learning Center (https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/).  On your profile page, scroll down and each certification with expiration date will be listed on the right side.  Referees should make note of these to renew the requirements before they expire.

Most likely this is due to a lapse in one of your safety requirements.  All referees regardless of age must complete the “Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments” yearly.  This is valid for 1 year from the date you complete it and is not directly linked to your badge year.  For example, if you completed it last on Apr. 15, 2020, it will expire on Apr. 14, 2021 unless you complete it again.  Even if you already have a 2021 badge, your license will be suspended if this is not kept current.  If you are age 18 or older, you must also complete a “Background Screening” every two years and “SafeSport” every year.  Again, these are timed from the date last completed and not the badge year.

When do I have to submit a USSF Game Report and to whom?

As a US Soccer Referee, you are required to fill out and submit a game report whenever you have one of the following incidents in your game:

• Caution (yellow card) or send off (red card) a player or team official
• Serious injury (generally if a player does not return to the game)
• Any other incident that should be brought to the attention of the SRA involving the game, teams, team officials or referee team.

You can find USSF Game and Supplemental Reports here.  In all reports clearly state the facts associated with the incident including time, location, names of those involved, incident and action you took.  Completed forms must be submitted electronically to the SRA (sra@nhreferee.org) and the league assignor.

Yes, futsal is an exciting version of indoor soccer, the rules are very different from outdoor soccer and US Soccer requires a different license. You must take the futsal class, pay a futsal registration fee and you will receive a futsal badge.

Where do I find the FAQ on the US Soccer Learning Center?

As a US Soccer Referee, you are required to register / recertify with US Soccer.  This process is done through the US Soccer Learning Center.  Often times, simple questions will arise and to find answers to these questions can be found at the US Learning Center FAQ Section.

Should you be unable to find an answer to your question, reach out the the SDI (sdi@nhreferee.org) and please provide specific details relating to the issue at hand.