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2026 Referee (formerly known as Grassroots Referee) Course for 2026 registration cycle for new, first time referees. Hosted by West Side Alliance. 

Registration closes 3/11/2026 at 10pm.

Those age 18 or over will need to complete the Background Check process before attending the field session. The Background check process can take up to 10 days. For issues with background checks, refer to this link: https://ussf.my.site.com/lcsupport/s/article/How-long-does-the-background-check-take

The field session (Sunday, March 15) is not a comprehensive class on how to become a referee. The field session is used to teach mechanics and techniques used by a soccer official. The online material is a comprehensive course on how to start as a referee and to teach the Laws of the game. It is expected that you go through the online material before the field session. For this reason, the registration is closed in advance of the field session to leave ample time to cover the online course. You must register for the field session to partake in the field session.

ELIGIBILITY

You must be at least 13 years of age on the date you register for this course.

ONLINE COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

• • See "ASSIGNMENTS" tab above for assignment details.
  • Completing online assignments prior to attending the in-person field training session is not mandatory, but is highly encouraged,

IN-PERSON FIELD TRAINING SESSION

• • Arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to scheduled time.
  • The session is scheduled for 2 hours.
  • See the "MEETINGS WITH LOCATIONS " section for further details and map,

FAILURE TO ATTEND THE IN-PERSON TRAINING SESSION

Registrants who do not attend the scheduled in-person field training session will be offered a no-cost transfer to an upcoming first-time referee licensing courses, including the transfer of completed online assignments.

COMPLETE ALL ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS AND FIELD TRAINING SESSION BY 6/20/2026 OR RISK COURSE CANCELLATION AND LOSING ELIGIBILITY FOR A 2026 REFEREE LICENSE. YOU WILL NOT BE LICENSED NOR ELIGIBLE TO REFEREE UNTIL YOU COMPLETE THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS.

HOW TO ACCESS THIS COURSE ANYTIME.
CLICK HERE

1) Go to "Courses" 

2) Select "My courses" 

3) Select your course, then click Go To Classroom 

4) Select the "assignments" tab at the top of the page when you are in your course 

5) Be sure to complete all assignments and make sure you have a green check mark on each assignment.

HOW TO FIND YOUR COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

Find my course assignments video

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR EDUCATOR IN THE COURSE

Any questions during the course should be made through the "Communication" tab at the top of the page when you are in the course. Only communicate with the staff through the communications portal. This allows the educator to better assist you in the course.

• • In the Classroom, there is a "Communication" at the top of the course page.
  • Make sure you click on the "gear cog" or "settings" icon to check the box to "Receive Email Notifications.”
  • All class discussions will be made in the "Group Discussion" tab.
  • You can select the "+" sign to send just the educator a message if personal to your situation.

TECHNOLOGY

It is recommended that these assignments be completed using a laptop or desktop computer and using Google Chrome as your browser. Phones, I-pads or Chromebooks ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

Case Community Park

2500 S River City Park Rd

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

74063

https://oksoccerrefs.org/new-referees/