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Become a Referee at Whistlemania 3

Saturday, July 12, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Railroad Park, 1301 S Railroad Street, Lewisville, 75057

This is limited to 300 people. Both previous years sold out prior to the event.

It’s an incredible deal - $100

Minimum Age - 13

This fee covers both parts of the clinic – online session & the field session, which is July 12 @ Railroad Park (Whistlemania)

Attendees will receive:

Full uniform (yellow jersey, referee shorts, socks, flags, red/yellow cards – pick up before you leave the complex. $90 value

North Texas Soccer Referee “merch” bag, which includes a black dry-fit t-shirt. $40 value

You will receive a 2026 badge this day. This badge allows you to work the rest of the 2025 year and ALL of 2026.

To Register

Click here OMS

Click on – Find Clinic

In the drop-down menu

1.   Select – Entry Never been a USSF Referee before

2.   Select – Part 1 of 2 Whistlemania Online Lessons (click on Info Register)

3.   Create Member Account

4.   Register/Pay $100

5.   Start/finish the online lessons

Please note,  registering for the July 12 clinic @ Railroad Park, you must complete your online lessons in full before July 10 and attend the clinic on July 12.

Other options –

This will sell out. Please know that North Texas Soccer will offer entry level clinics AFTER July 12, beginning July 26. Cost of registration is $80. These clinics do not include a uniform, or “merch” bag.

⚽ 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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