Iowa Soccer

Grassroots Referee Course NEVADA
2024-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Gates Hall, 825 15th St, Nevada, IA, 50201, United States
The minimum age requirement to become a registered referee with U.S. Soccer is 13.
Training for the referee course is specific to:

youth and adult competitions
small-sided 7v7, 9v9
full-sided 11v11
outdoor matches

SIGNUP INSTRUCTIONS
Create a Learning Center Profile
All referees must have a Learning Center Profile. Your account Profile will contain your unique e-Mail address, password, mailing address, phone number, etc. To create a Profile, go to the US Soccer Learning Center and click on ‘Sign Up’. Follow the instructions provided in Learning Center Signup.
After you’ve created your Profile, click on ‘Courses’. Then, click on ‘Go to Course List’ to find the location of this course, and click “Course Details.”
Undergo a Background Check
If you are age 18 or older, you must next initiate a National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) Background Check. You cannot register for this or any other course until you have completed a background check. Follow the instructions described in Initiating a Background Screen to initiate the process from your Profile. The cost is $30 and is good for 2 years. You pay online with a credit card. Determinations take between 7-10 days.
NOTE: Even if you are a coach who has had a background check recently through the Iowa Soccer Association (ISA) by Reference Services, Inc. (RSI), you must still have the NCSI Background Check performed. It is the only one that will be accepted.
Register for this Grassroots In-Person Course
After you have completed your NCSI Background Check or if you are under 18, click on ‘Proceed to Registration’. Fill in the required fields and then ‘Proceed to Payment’ to provide your credit card information. Once your $60 payment is processed, you’ll enter the course Classroom. Click on the ‘Assignments’ tab to open. The course has 4 assignments:

Online Grassroots Referee Course(4 hour module – go at your own pace)
SafeSport Training(90 minute module required for ages 18 and older)
Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments(30 minute presentation)
Grassroots Referee Certification Quiz (25 questions)

Click on the Online Grassroots Referee Course assignment to begin. As you complete each assignment, click on ‘Save and Confirm’.
Subsequent Logins to the Learning Center
You do not have to complete all the assignments in one sitting. You can go at your own pace, e.g., working 20 or 30 minutes at a time, closing the assignment, and then logging-out of the Learning Center. Later, when you want to resume:

Log in to the Learning Center
• Click on ‘Courses’ in the upper left of the screen
• Next, click on the ‘My Courses’ tab
• Find this course and click on ‘Go to Classroom’ on the right
Click on the ‘Assignments’ tab
• Open the assignment that you want to resume and pick up where you left off

IMPORTANT: The assignments are prerequisite, i.e., you must complete them all before you show up for the in-person course.

Grassroots Referee Course GILBERT
2024-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Gilbert CSD Office, 312 Gretten Ave, Gilbert, 50105, United States

Grassroots Referee Course CLEAR LAKE
2024-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Clear Lake Athletics & Wellness Center, 115 N 20th St, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States

Grassroots Referee Course URBANDALE
2024-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Urbandale Library, 3520 86th St, Urbandale, 50322, United States

Grassroots Referee Course VAN METER
2024-08-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Van Meter High School, 520 1st Ave, Van Meter, IA, 50261, United States

Grassroots Referee Course CEDAR FALLS
2024-08-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Trinity Bible Church, 125 Orchard Dr, Cedar Falls, 50613, United States

Midwest Labor Day Cup (Bettendorf)
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-01 | TBK Bank Sports Complex, 4850 Competition Dr., Bettendorf, IA, 52722, United States
Dates: August 30 – September 1, 2024 @ TBK/Bettendorf(No Holiday Monday Games)Age Groups: Boys & Girls U9-U19
Entry Fees: 7v7 = $635, 9v9 = $735, 11v11 = $835
Format: 3 Game Guarantee, Championship FormatRegistration Deadline: August 2ndEarly Registration Discount Deadline: July 1st

This event will once again host our maximum capacity of 150 teams from multiple states. Last year we welcomed over 70 teams from out of state. In total 30+ clubs and 6 states were represented. The event will offer Gold, Silver, and Bronze level competition at most age groups. Last year registration was forced to close early due to high demand. This USYS sanctioned event will be run using the GotSport registration and scheduling software.
All teams are guaranteed 3 group stage games. 1st and 2nd place teams will advance to a championship final in U15 and younger age groups. Given the early season nature of the event, and with player’s safety and development in mind, U16-U19 teams will play in a 3 game only format.

Fall Classic (Muscatine)
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08 | Muscatine Soccer Complex, 401 S Houser St., Muscatine, IA, 52761, United States
A premier tournament, Halloween frivolity, and family entertainment complete with a front row view of the Mighty Mississippi!
– 8U-19U Boys & Girls
– High quality fields
– 1st and 2nd place awards
– Assigned by quality referee assignor
– Veteran tournament management
– DOCs call for special rate
– Priority scheduling for coaches with 2 teams
– Easy online registration
Are you a DOC or TD looking for marketing materials to send your teams? Check out these flyers.
Enjoy it all for a great LOW price!

U9 & U10: $507.64
U11 & U12: $548.08
U13+: $616.42
(Prices include 2.5% transaction fee)

FC United Midwest Classic (Cedar Rapids)
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Tuma Soccer Complex, 3229 C Ave Ext, Marion, 52302, United States
Entry: Early bird discount through July 19 – Registration closes August 16
Age Groups – Boys & Girls:

9U-10U
11U-12U
13U-19U

Ames Fall Rec Fest (Ames)
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | Hunziker Youth Sports Complex, 800 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Tournament Dates: September 28-29

Recreation Registered Teams Only + Academy Registered Teams
Registration Deadline: September 17th
Age Groups Accepted: 7-14u

Iowa Fall Classic Hosted by Spring Creek FC (Altoona)
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-06 | Spring Creek Sports Complex, 7600 NE 38th Ave, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States
The Iowa Fall Classic hosted by Spring Creek FC has been in existence for over 8 years and is recognized as an outstanding youth fall event in the region.
The event welcomes more than 100 teams. This event is for teams of all levels to compete. Clubs can be confident that all their teams will find the appropriate competition.

U9-U19 Boys & Girls
October 5-6, 2024

The Iowa Fall Classic will be hosted at Spring Creek Sports Complex, Altoona,Iowa. Spring Creek Sports Complex, located in Altoona, Iowa, has 14 full-sized grass fields and 1 full-sized turf field with bleachers. Other amenities include a concession stand with covered seating area, indoor bathrooms, playground, and walking trails.
All matches are played on grass fields.
Event Highlights:

All level teams are welcome to apply
Fun, competitive event for all levels of teams from a single club are welcome to participate.
Multiple divisions in an age group/gender to promote competitive balance.
USSF certified referees.
Interactive onsite player experiences.
Awards for champions and finalists in each age group U11-U19.
GotSport Scheduler used to avoid coaching conflicts.

Midwest Columbus Day Cup (Bettendorf)
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-13 | TBK Bank Sports Complex, 4850 Competition Dr., Bettendorf, IA, 52722, United States
Dates: October 11 – 13, 2024 @ TBK/Bettendorf(No Holiday Monday Games)Age Groups: Boys & Girls U9-U19
Entry fees: 7v7 = $625, 9v9 = $725, 11v11 = $825
Format: 3 Game Guarantee, Championship FormatRegistration Deadline: September 10thEarly Registration Discount Deadline: August 1st

This event is expected to once again host our maximum capacity of 145 teams from multiple states and will offer Gold, Silver, and Bronze level competition at most age groups. This USYS sanctioned event will be run using the GotSport registration and scheduling software.
All teams are guaranteed 3 group stage games. 1st and 2nd place teams will advance to a championship final in U15 and younger age groups. U16-U19 teams will play in a 3 game ‘showcase’ format.

The Monster Match "More Than a Tournament" (Burlington)
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20 | Burlington Recplex Soccer Complex, 501 S Broadway St., Burlington, 52601, United States
In true Halloween tradition, join us for the “Premier Soccer Tournament in Southeast Iowa,” located on the beautiful fields of the renowned Burlington Rec-Plex Soccer Complex and brand-new full field indoor FunCity Turf facility!
You will have to be here to believe it!
Experience a competitive tournament with “Friendly GHOSTS” providing you Halloween tricks & treats on exquisite, professional grade “grave yards,” in hauntingly beautiful Southeast Iowa.
Add to your enjoyment by checking out the great shopping, food and entertainment including the regionally famous, family hot spot – Fun City. This family resort and entertainment center/water park is conveniently located next to Catfish Bend Casino.
All recreational, competitive, and select teams, 9U through 19U are welcome. All teams are guaranteed three games with participation awards for 9U – 10U. Individual placement trophies for 11U and above. In addition, all athletes will be able to take a photo with the SESA Cup in the champions corner.
You can have it all! A premier tournament, Halloween frivolity, and family entertainment complete with a front row view of the Mighty Mississippi!
Enjoy it all for a great LOW price!
U9 & U10: $507.64
U11 & U12: $548.08
U13+: $616.42
(Prices include 2.5% transaction fee)

Shoot the Moon (Adel)
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27 | Island Park Soccer Complex, 2400 Nantucket Rd., Adel, IA, 50003, United States
“Recreation” classified team tournament – REGISTRATION OPENS SEPT. 1
Shoot the Moon is the ADMSC’s fall soccer spectacular for U9-16 recreational teams and is a primary fundraiser for our soccer program. This tournament is held on the last weekend of October (25th-27th) and welcomes teams from neighboring towns and clubs to Adel for a weekend of games. Teams begin play on Friday night, with games generally running from 5:00-11:00pm. The games resume on Saturday morning, and generally run from 9 or 10am (weather permitting) throughout the day and into the evening. Sunday morning also starts at approximately the same time, and games are played until the tournament is complete (generally finishing up around 1-3pm).

Halloween Havoc (Council Bluffs)
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27 | Council Bluffs Recreation Complex, 2900 Richard Downing Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501, United States
Council Bluffs Soccer Club is excited to once again host the annual Halloween Havoc soccer tournament October 25-27, 2024.

Team costume contest, play underneath the lights, well maintained complex, food truck on site

The tournament will be held at the Council Bluffs Recreation Complex at 2900 Richard Downing Drive in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This beautiful complex is conveniently located just off Interstates 80 and 29.
The tournament is open to boys and girls teams, from U8 (2017) through U14 (2011), from premier to recreational levels.
U7 (2018) / U8 (2017): $225 Max roster size = 10
U9 (2016) / U10 (2015): $575 Max roster size = 14
U11 (2014) and U12 (2013): $675 Max roster size = 18
U13 (2012) and U14 (2011`): $725 Max roster size = 22 (suit 18 for game)

Midwest November Cup & College Showcase (Bettendorf)
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-17 | TBK Bank Sports Complex, 4850 Competition Dr., Bettendorf, IA, 52722, United States
Dates: November 15-17, 2024 @ TBK/BettendorfAge Groups: Boys & Girls U9-U19
Entry Fees: 7v7 = $625, 9v9 = $725, 11v11 = $825
Format: 3 Game GuaranteeRegistration Deadline: October 10thEarly Registration Discount Deadline: August 30th
This event is expected to once again host our maximum capacity of 150 teams from multiple states and 20+ College Coaches from around the region, across all divisions. The event will offer Gold, Silver, and Bronze level competition at most age groups. This USYS sanctioned event will be run using the GotSport registration and scheduling software.
All teams are guaranteed 3 group stage games. 1st and 2nd place teams will advance to a championship final in U15 and younger age groups. Given the ‘showcase’ nature of the event, U16-U19 teams will play in a 3 game showcase format.
