Thank you for visiting the NVSC Referee Website.  Here you will find plenty of information that can help make your referee season a HUGE success.

If you are interested in becoming a referee, are currently a referee or have any questions about the information contained below, please feel free to contact the club referee assignor at  nvscrefassignor@novasc.org

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**New Files Added**

The links to the right contain important information about our club policies and preseason information as well as referee tools and education.

We have added important information about Concussions in Soccer.  This information has been compiled from the work of US Youth Soccer and the CDC.

The links on the right have been updated for the Spring 2013 season.  The presentation has information covered at the preseason meeting while the Field Guide has summaries of the modifications to the Laws of the Game for the three youth leagues we assign games.  Print a copy of the guide to have as a handy reference at the field.  It is designed to be hole punched and placed in the 5x8 three-ring binder or stapled.

Though the field guide is useful, each referee should download the clubs full policies and modifications from this site, SFL and ODSL to become familiar with the differences.

If you are interested in refereeing for NVSC, but are not yet certified as a USSF Soccer Referee, please visit the State Referee Website at www.vadcsoccerref.com. 

Click on the "Online Registration" link on the right hand side of the page.  Within this process you will need to register with the National Office, and the second step will allow you to register for a clinic.  When searching for a clinic to attend, we are in the North Region, and you are looking for the New Referee Type Clinic. 

There are two different grades of referee that you can become certified at.  Those are listed below:

1.  Grade 8 - This clinic requires 20 hours of classroom instruction, so it is held over a course of a few days, or even over several weeknights.  Once you complete this course and pass the certification test you are ready to act as a Center Referee, or Assistant Referee within the recommended assigning guidelines set forth by US Soccer.

2.  Grade 9 - this clinic requires class time as well.  Once you complete this course and pass the certification test you are ready to act as an Assistant Referee primarily, but may be moved to the Center Referee position on the younger age groups within the Recreational/House level of soccer as you become more comfortable out on the field.

If you have any questions throughout this process, please contact the State Office directly at mdcvasrp@erols.com.

Once you have attended the Certification Clinic and passed the test you will need to obtain the Official US Soccer Referee Uniform (as listed on www.ussoccer.com).  

You will also need to contact me at  nvscrefassignor@novasc.org  to get placed on the email and mail distribution lists.  That will ensure that you receive vital information about upcoming referee events as well as be updated on the process for getting assignments, officiating matches, etc.

A local contact that can help you with obtaining the uniform and any additional accessories, is Badger Sports.  Their website is www.badger-sports.com.  You can contact them through the email address or any contact numbers on their website.  You can also browse their catalogs by downloading them from their website.

The assigning guidelines that US Soccer has set forth stipulates that a certified referee can only officiate a match in which they are at least 2 years older than the age group of the teams that are playing the assigned match.  We sometimes deviate from this guideline within the Recreational/House League level, however it is strictly adhered to within the Travel League level. 

We look forward to having you working with us out on the pitch!!!!

Now that you are a US Soccer Certified Referee, it is always good to stay up to date on the current Law Changes, and US Soccer Referee Directives.

The best place to get this information is the US Soccer Website at www.ussoccer.com.  Not only does it provide us Referees with helpful information about officiating matches, but it can help keep you up-to-date on the events surrounding the US Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams.

Some of the links that are most helpful to Referees are:

Referee Week in Review - This is where they take instances from MLS and International Matches and provide guidance on them from a referee training perspective.  The link is http://www.ussoccer.com/referees/weekinreview.jsp.html.

Referee Directives - These ten (10) Directives are provided to assist in the management of games at any level and, hence, are of interest not only to match officials but coaches and administrators as well. The objective of the Directives is to provide a more unified and consistent approach in key areas of game management.  The link is http://www.ussoccer.com/referees/refdev/directives.jsp.html.

FAQ’s for New Referees - Exactly what it is.....helpful information for New Referees.  The link is http://www.ussoccer.com/referees/refdev/faq.jsp.html.

Laws of the Game - Many helpful documents including the Laws of the Game, Yearly Memorandums, Law Updates, etc.  The link is http://www.ussoccer.com/laws/index.jsp.html.

If you have any questions about anything that you read on any of the above links, please feel free to contact me at nvscrefassignor@novasc.org

See you on the pitch!!!!

A USSF approved Referee Jersey

Gold USSF Referee Jersey - Primary

Black USSF Referee Jersey - Alternate.  May be required as you gain experience and officiate more competitive matches to ensure you have a different color than the teams playing.

Red USSF Referee Jersey - Alternate.  May be required as you gain experience and officiate more competitive matches to ensure you have a different color than the teams playing.

Blue USSF Referee Jersey - Alternate.  May be required as you gain experience and officiate more competitive matches to ensure you have a different color than the teams playing.

Green USSF Referee Jersey - Alternate.  May be required as you gain experience and officiate more competitive matches to ensure you have a different color than the teams playing.

Black Referee Shorts

Black Socks with Three Stripes at top

Primarily Black Shoes

Accessories to include:  Whistle, watch with countdown timer, game cards, writing utensil, referee wallet (the thing that holds the red and yellow cards and game cards), flags, current US Soccer Referee Badge (Current Year)

You are required to be in complete uniform for any match that you are assigned.  Please wear the uniform with pride...shirts tucked in, socks pulled all the way up to below the knee, etc.

Pay Scale applies to Surburban Friendship League Games as well as applicable to the age group officiated.