Your gateway to officiating excellence. Officiate recreational, competitive, and high school games, gain invaluable experience, make lasting connections, and earn premium pay — all right here in Redding.
The North State Referees Association is your gateway to officiating excellence — whether you're a new referee eager to dive in or a seasoned official looking to elevate your game. Officiate recreational, competitive, and high school games, gain invaluable experience, and make lasting connections.
Redding Youth Soccer League and North State Soccer immerse you in recreation and competitive games with no travel required. With the support of seasoned mentors, you'll sharpen your skills and gain insights from experienced professionals — officiating over 600 games a season while building your confidence and expertise.
Officiate across rec, competitive, and high school matches.
Learn from seasoned professionals on the field.
Build experience fast with ample assignments.
All games right here at California Soccer Park.
Three steps to get certified: register, complete the online training on your own, then attend the field session at the California Soccer Park.
Go to learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses, select "Sign Up" in the upper right corner, and enter your information (or link to a previous account if you've been certified before).
Open the Learning CenterAlong with the certification process, you'll be prompted to complete a background check. It can take up to five days to process and MUST be done before taking the course, so complete it immediately upon sign up. Background checks only need to be completed every other year.
Select "Courses" → "Grassroots – First-Time Referees" → "Go to Course List". Pick a date/location, complete all online training and test requirements at least 24 hours before the field session, then attend. Your badge is given to you upon completion of the field session.
Date: TBD · 9am start (arrive 15 min early to check in). Bring water, running shoes, and athletic attire.
Certified referees can pick up assignments through our online assigning system. Log in to view available matches and claim your games.
Open Assigning SystemEntry Level Courses ending before June 29th register you for the current year — you receive a badge and can begin refereeing immediately. Referees must renew their license annually. Courses completed on or after July 1 register you for the next year, plus the remainder of the current season.
SafeSport is optional for anyone under 18 looking to be certified. It focuses on sexual abuse prevention and contains graphic content, so parental caution is advised for children under 18.
The Grassroots Entry Level course is $75 and the background check is $30.
California Soccer Park, 9800 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003. Field sessions start at 9am — arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Bring water, running shoes, and athletic attire.
For anything not answered in the FAQ, reach out to our referee coordinator.
refcoord@reddingsoccer.com