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Referees Are The future of The Game of Soccer

Becoming a referee is an important role in the development and advancement of the game of soccer.

Small Sided Referee Certification
USSF Referees

Become A Referee And Help Develop The Game of Soccer

Club AR/Guardians of the Game Program

The Guardians of the Game program allows each club team to have a minimum of 2 Indiana Soccer Association Club Assistant Referees, (AR’s) who will step in when the referee crew is short due to a no-show to allow games to continue.

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Indiana Soccer Referee Association

The Indiana Soccer Referee Association is the recognized extension of U.S. Soccer’s Referee Program for the state of Indiana. Its mission is to provide referee education, licensing, mentoring, coaching, and support for Indiana referees.

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Becoming A Referee Is Simple

Referees are an important part of the game of soccer. Without referees, the game of soccer cannot go on. The soccer referee does more than administer the Laws of the Game.

He or she is responsible for the entire event including activities before, during, and after the game. The referee is the final decision maker in matters relating to the play and his/her decisions are biding.

The referee works hand in hand with two assistant referees or even three during big games. Click the link to learn more about how to become a referee. Here is a look at the soccer referee’s responsibilities, which are focused on ensuring a smooth running of the game.

Become A Referee

Becoming A Referee Is Simple

Referees are an important part of soccer’s progression, development and advancement. Without referees, the game of soccer cannot go on. The soccer referee does more than administer the Laws of the Game.

He or she is responsible for the entire event, including activities before, during, and after the game. The referee is the final decision maker in matters relating to the play and his/her decisions are biding. He/she works hand in hand with two assistant referees or even three during big games. Here is a look at the soccer referee’s responsibilities, which are focused on ensuring a smooth running of the game.

Become A Guardian

How It Works

In a few steps, you too can begin your journey as a soccer referee.


  1. Creating A Profile on The U.S. Soccer Learning Center
    Before you begin the registration process, you will need to create a profile on the US Soccer Learning Center portal.
  2. Complete the online coursework.
    We’ll take a look at all the details of your project and discuss how to split up the work on our team.
  3. Contact your DRA within the Learning Center and choose an on-field experience
    We’ll work with you the entire way, from wireframes to walking you through live code previews.
  4. Attend the on-field experience.
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