Referees for U-10 games and below must be at least 14 years old. They do not need to be certified, but knowledge of the Laws of the Game, and associated rules for the levels of play is required.
In addition, referees must be at least 2 years older than the players they are refereeing.
Referees for U-12 and older must be certified by U.S. Soccer. They must take and pass a certification class, and recertify each year after.
To find a new referee course in your area, visit the Lanco Refs webpage.
All referees for travel soccer games games must be certified by U.S. Soccer.
To find a new referee course in your area, visit the Lanco Refs webpage.
| Center Referee | Ass't Referees | |
|---|---|---|
| U-6 | --- | --- |
| U-8 | $15 | --- |
| U-9/10 | $33 | --- |
| U-11/12 | $41 | --- |
| U-13/14 | $47 | $33 (x2) |
| U-15/16 | $55 | $37 (x2) |
| U-17/18/19 | $61 | $43 (x2) |
| Center Referee | Ass't Referees | |
|---|---|---|
| U-9/10 | $33 | ---- |
| U-11/12 | $41 | ---- |
| U-13/14 | $47 | $33 (x2) |
| U-15/16 | $55 | $37 (x2) |
| U-19 | $61 | $43 (x2) |