LOVE SOCCER? BECOME A REFEREE!
Being a referee is challenging, rewarding and a great source of additional income. Referees 13 years and older are welcome, however ADULTS are encouraged to become a part of the program. Help make your child’s youth sports program a success!
We continue to need referees for Fall Soccer, for both recreational and travel programs. There is no experience needed for our recreational program. A FREE 3 hour introductory classroom training session will be provided to all NEW Rec Referee candidates. Upon completion of the training session, NEW Rec Referees will have the opportunity to develop their refereeing skills with paid on-the-job experience. Working as a referee provides a great job opportunity for the teenage members of our club. Refs must be 12 years of age to referee in the Recreational League and 13 years old to referee in the Travel League. Referees develop many skills that will help in future endeavors. Skills such as; effective communication, decision making, patience, ability to remain calm, attention to detail, as well as physical stamina are developed through officiating. Finally, this can be a good opportunity for siblings that are not playing soccer. Thank you for your careful consideration.
FREE Introductory Classroom Training Sessions have been scheduled as follows.
- Saturday, August 5th 10AM - 1PM
- Saturday, August 19th 10AM - 1PM
Recreational Referees
Bolingbrook Soccer Club uses only certified referees for our Recreational program. Certification instructions are below.
If you are interested in becoming a referee for our Recreational program, please email refs@bolingbrooksoccerclub.org to be added to the Ref List.
If you are under the age of 16, please click on this link to obtain your work permit form. Send a scanned copy of the completed form to refs@bolingbrooksoccerclub.org.
Travel Referees
BSC works with SNG Assigning to provide Center Referees (CR) for league games. Once you become certified by following the process outlined below, please text Steve Jablow at (630) 276-3282 to obtain the code to be added to to his queue to allow you to self-assign for CR jobs. Bolingbrook Soccer Club will assign Assistant Referees (AR), that code will be made available about two months before the start of the season. For any questions regarding BSC referees, please email at refs@bolingbrooksoccerclu.org.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
First-time Referees:
In order to certify as a First Time Grassroots Referee, you must be 13 years or older.
The following requirements, which can be found on the US Soccer Learning Center, must be completed.
- U.S. Soccer Federation Gold Standard NCSI Background Check (if 18 years or older)
- SafeSport (if 18 years or older)
- Online Grassroots Referee Course Module
- First Time Grassroots Referee Quiz
- Attend an in-person session hosted by the State Referee Committee. See dates/times for in-person sessions below.
You MUST complete ALL online requirements ONE WEEK prior to your in-person course to receive a badge at the in-person course.
Recertifying Referees:
In order to re-certify as a Grassroots Referee you must meet the follow eligibility standards:
- 13 years or older
- Have held a Grassroots license for a minimum of one (1) year within the last 3 years
The following requirements, which can be found on the US Soccer Learning Center, must be completed.
- U.S. Soccer Federation Gold Standard NCSI Background Check (if 18 years or older)
- SafeSport (if 18 years or older)
- Online Grassroots Referee Course Module
- First Time Grassroots Referee Quiz
- Attend an in-person session hosted by the State Referee Committee. See dates/times for in-person sessions below.
UPCOMING IN-PERSON COURSES
| CLINIC TYPE | DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Classroom Training | Saturday, August 5th | 10AM - 1PM | Annerino Community Center |
| Introductory Classroom Training | Saturday, August 19th | 10AM - 1PM | Annerino Community Center |
