Referees
OYSA’s Commitment
Oregon Youth Soccer Association is committed to fostering an educational environment to allow referees at all levels develop.
Consistent and constant referee education is a key priority in OYSA’s mission. We rely on a statewide team of instructors, mentors and coaches to share their knowledge and experiences.
OYSA partners with The Oregon Referee Committee and US Soccer to provide registered officials to all levels; recreational and competitive.
For more information about how to become a USSF Registered Referee, please visit the Oregon Referee Committee website today!
Courses for Beginners
There are two introductory courses offered: the Grade 9 Recreational Referee Course and the Grade 8 Referee Course. The Grade 8 and Grade 9 courses are the starting point for new referees of all ages (subject to the minimum age restrictions defined below).
Grade 9
Grade 8
Age Limit
None, but not recommended for those under 10 years old.
13 or older (or 12 with soccer experience)
Length of Course
- 2-3 hours online prerequisite coursework
- 4-hour field session
- Written test upon completion (50 questions; 80% passing score)
- 2-3 hours online prerequisite coursework
- 6 hours of classroom training
- 2 hours field session
- Written test upon completion (20 questions; 80% passing score)
Field Training
The course is held on the field, though some time in may be spent in a classroom.
Participants will practice movements, flag signals, free kick positioning (direct, indirect, kick-offs, penalty kicks), use of the whistle, pre-game conference, etc.
Cost
$75 (includes $30 course fee and $45 USSF registration fee)
$85 (includes $40 course fee and $45 USSF registration fee)
Qualifies you to do this level of games
Center or Assistant Referee on recreational assignments ONLY for U-14 age group and below
Referee on youth games (recreational and competitive), assistant in comparable games
May also accept assignments for adult games in either referee or AR position
