Referee Director
USSF Referee age requirement is 13 years old to be a certified referee. If you are 12 years old you may become a Provisional Referee. Being a provisional referee you may only referee 3v3 and 4v4. You are also only allowed to referee at Legacy since you are not a certified referee. For more information on how to become a Provisional Referee please see the Provisional Referee section. The below information is only for becoming a certified referee.
We have created a program that will allow 12 year olds to become provisional referees. A provisional referee is someone who wants to be a referee but cannot yet be certified by USSF. Sporting LS will conduct a training class that will allow one to become a provisional referee. This provisional referee classification will be valid only at Legacy field and only for 3v3 and 4v4 age groups. Each referee will receive ongoing coaching throughout most of the season. Once one becomes 13 they must become a certified referee.
Training
Class will be held August 5th, 2023 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Class will be held at Legacy Fields by field 10. Each referee will need to bring a whistle with them. After training each referee will need to attend the New Referee Orientation. Orientation will be TBD. Please register for training in PlayMetrics.
Cost: $50
Please download the Provisional Referee Packet (below) to complete the steps needed to be a provisional Referee. Also, in the packet is learning materials for the young referee.
All provisional referees will need the full uniform. Please see below what each referee will need and where to get the uniform from.
How To Get Paid
Once certified please fill out all payroll information and submit it to Jen Gordon or Art Shinabargar
Jen Gordon's information can be found on the payroll tab
Communications
Each referee must have a PlayMetrics account to receive all communications from Sporting LS. If you already have an account you do not need to create one but sign up for Referee Registration. Please see below for step by steps on how to create a PlayMetrics account.
Every referee will need an account to receive communications about upcoming games and important information.
Below is the easiest way to create an account. If you or your parent already have account you do not need to create one. If you use your parents account be assured all emails will go to them.
If you have any questions or trouble please contact Lucy via text 816-547-0800 or email: lucy.lotspeich@sportingls.org
*** It is best to get a starter kit from Official Sports. You do not need an alternative color unless you plan to continue to ref. Rule of thumb is if you get re-certified then get a green referee shirt.***