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Become a Referee

2025 Referee Registration will Re-Open after Thanksgiving.

2025 Registration began July 1, 2024. Since then, the North Texas Soccer Referee Program has registered and certified 1185 new referees. The 2024 fall season started at the end of August and should wrap up on October 27.
Once we re-open, we will host an in-person clinic on December 14. This is simply for those who want to get it done.
Please note that the spring season will not start until the beginning of February. There will not be any games to referee, but you will have completed the course and be ready to referee once the season starts.
Beginning on January 11 and continuing through the end of March. We will provide many opportunities to attend an in-person clinic.
Read more on the process to become a referee below.

 

⚽ Become a Referee

🔒 2025 registration is now closed.

Registration for 2026 will open July 1 through OMS:
👉 https://ntxreferees.omgtsys.com

A 2026 license allows a new referee to officiate games for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026.

🏅 How to Become a USSF Referee

🔹 Minimum Age: 13

To become a licensed USSF Referee, you must complete both parts of the certification process:

✅ Part 1: Online Course

You must complete all modules before moving to the next step.

✅ Part 2: In-Person Field Session

Once your online modules are complete, the “ONLINE LESSONS” button will change to “PICK A CLINIC.” You can then choose an available in-person session.

Session Length: 3.5 hours
Topics Covered:

  • Referee and Assistant Referee mechanics
  • Teamwork and pre-game duties
  • Sideline behavior management
  • Offside, dropped balls, penalty kicks, handball
  • Uniforms and how to get assigned to games

✅ Final Step: Certification

You must complete both the online course and the in-person field session to receive your official USSF referee license.

 

 

 

 

 

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