Referees
Referee Information
Want to become a referee?
ASA relies on hundreds of referees for games across our recreational and competitive soccer and futsal programs. Support the game as a referee!
Contact Information
Interested in refereeing with ASA? Reach out to our referee assignors below or contact [email protected] for general questions.
Paul Scheland | Junior Academy, Rec League — [email protected]
Matt Geier | Futsal, Metro Community League, NCSL, Tournaments — [email protected]
Futsal Certification
Who Can Participate
- Must have a current U.S. Soccer referee certification
- Must be age 13+
Futsal referees are eligible to referee in the Futsal Premier League, ASA’s Rec Futsal League, Capitol Futsal Cup and other futsal events.
Training Dates & Locations
All sessions will be held at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center. You only need to register for and attend one session.
- Saturday, November 1: 2-6 pm
- Sunday, November 2: 1-5pm
- Monday, November 24: 6-9pm
- Saturday, January 17: 2-6pm
- Monday, December 1: 6-9pm
- Saturday, December 20: 2-6pm
Futsal Referee Certification
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4 Hour Course
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Graduates will earn their United States Futsal Federation referee certification
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In-House Referee Courses
Training Dates & Locations:
There are currently no courses open for registration. If you’d like to be notified when a future soccer or futsal course opens please email [email protected].
ASA’s In-House Referee Certification is an introductory opportunity for individuals interested in getting started as referees. Participants must be at least 11 years old to register. After completing the course, participants will be eligible to officiate games in select ASA programs, including Junior Academy, the Recreational League, and Metro Community League.
Become an ASA Program Referee!
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2 hour on-field instruction
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Includes an ASA referee shirt and a whistle
Why Participate?
- Ideal for those not yet eligible for U.S. Soccer certification
- Great for anyone interested in refereeing and looking to gain initial experience
- Get on-field experience with guidance and mentorship from experienced referees
- See the game from a whole new perspective!
Referee Abuse Prevention
EFFECTIVE MARCH 2025
U.S. Soccer’s Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy 531-9) is designed to make youth and amateur matches safer, more fun, and more empowering for everyone involved. Referee abuse will not be tolerated. We’re asking everyone to do their part by knowing the rules, reporting referee abuse, and embodying behaviors that represent the best of us.
U.S. Soccer Policy | Penalty Summary | Penalty Overview | Learn More
Referee Resources
