"Laws of the Game", the "Referee Administrative Handbook" and "Guide to Procedures for Referees, Assistant Referees, and Fourth Officials"are the primary publications that describe the rules of how a Soccer match is officiated and the administrative requirements for a Referee.

The Connecticut State Referee Program (CSRP) is affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and it administers a Referee training program as described in the Referee Administrative Handbook.

The CSRP will offer "Entry Level" Referee certification clinics during the first half of each year and then focus on training and re-certification of existing Referees the remainder of the year.

Candidates who meet the age requirement and would like to become a Soccer Referee may register for a Entry Level Referee Certification Clinic:

REFEREE - GRADE 8       ENTRY LEVEL CLINIC

The Grade 8 Entry-level Clinic will train individuals wishing to Referee youth games at a variety levels. This clinic is a required training for those wishing to advance to higher level competitions and upgrade to higher Referee grades.

You may be a:

• Referee for all small-sided games (U6 - U8)
• Referee for all recreational youth games
• Referee for all youth games
• Assistant Referee for all youth games

Topics include basic instruction on the Diagonal System of Control (using three officials), significant instruction on fouls and misconduct, offside, Referee and Assistant Referee duties and responsibilities. Upon successful completion and registration with USSF and CSRP the individual may officiate all levels of youth games as Referee or Assistant Referee.

Clinic Requirements

• You must be 13 years old by 6/30 of the year you are taking the clinic
• Clinic fee - $70.75
• Minimum of 20 students
• Maximum of 40 students
• Minimum 17.5 hours of classroom time
• Attend all classes and field sessions
• Pass the exam with grade of 75 or better

Select one of the links below for more information:

CSRP Clinics Page

CSRP Entry Level Clinics

Select the following link for a listing of clinics
eReferee Event Calendar

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