Clinic Point-of-Contact:
Bonnie Larson
Details:
Johnston Middle School Cafeteria, 6501 NW 62nd Ave., Johnston, IA 50131
Sat., Aug. 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Bonnie Larson
Total course cost is $60. See breakdown below.
Bring paper and pen/pencil.
Requirements: US Soccer will not register you as a referee unless you are at least 13 years old.
You must complete the “New Grassroots Referee – Online Course” first. The cost is $20. You register online and prepay with a credit card. The online course takes 4 hours to complete and you can go at your own pace. Completing the online course is prerequisite for a “Grassroots In-Person Course” which you must also complete. The cost is $40. Again, you register online and prepay with a credit card. The in-person course lasts 8 hours. Follow the instructions below to register for the online course and for an in-person course.
Online: To be able to register and prepay ($20) for the “New Grassroots Referee – Online Course”, you will need to create a US Soccer Learning Center Profile:
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Click on LOG IN.
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Click on SIGN UP NOW.
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Fill in all the required information. You must have a unique e-Mail address.
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When finished, click on SIGN UP NOW.
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Click on COURSES at the top of the screen.
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The “New Grassroots Referee – Online Course” should come up.
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Click on PROCEED TO REGISTRATION.
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Click on PROCEED TO PAYMENT.
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You should now be in the “New Grassroots Referee – Online Course”.
In-Person: To be able to register and prepay ($40) for this "Grassroots In-Person Course", do the following:
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Click on LOG IN.
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Click on COURSES at the top of the screen.
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Click on In-Person Courses under License pathway.
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Find the “IA – Grassroots In-Person Course” in Johnston, IA and click on its COURSE DETAILS.
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Click on PROCEED TO REGISTRATION
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Fill in all the required information.
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Click on PROCEED TO PAYMENT.
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You should now be registered for this “IA – Grassroots In-Person Course”.
Note: Go to OSI Referee Starter Kits to order a Referee Starter Kit from Official Sports International.
Regarding Registration: Be sure that your e-Mail address is unique. You cannot be assigned games if you share an e-Mail address with a family member who is also a referee.