Guide to Achieving USSF Certification as a Soccer Referee

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Becoming a certified soccer referee through the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) is a fulfilling journey that requires attending an Entry Level Clinic conducted by a USSF-certified instructor. Even if you have prior experience as a player or coach, this clinic is a mandatory step in the process.

In the state of Washington, the primary referee grade available for newcomers is Grade 8 Referee. This course is designed to prepare officials for both competitive and recreational youth games. The recommended minimum age for registration is 13, and it's essential to note that Grade 8 does not correlate with your school grade.

Step 1 - Register for a Clinic:

• Go to home.wareferees.org/new-referees to find and register for a clinic.

Step 2 - Refereeing

• Once the clinic is completed with a passing grade, contact the president of the Kitsap Peninsula Soccer Referees Association (KPSRA), Stephen Bucy, at islandrefbi@gmail.com to get registered for the referee self assign website Arbiter. 

• Once registered on Arbiter, you will be able to assign yourself to matches that you are eligible to referee. 

Step 3 - Reimbursement

• Once you have refereed two Kitsap Alliance FC matches, you are eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of the referee clinic.

• Send your payment receipt from the clinic (or renewal) and your mailing address to s.bell@kitsapalliancefc.com and a reimbursement check will be issued to you.