Get certified through the Cal South Referee Program, administered under U.S. Soccer Federation standards, and start working matches across Southern California.
Officially certified under the U.S. Soccer Federation referee program.
The Cal South Referee Program administers the United States Soccer Federation referee license certification requirements. Once you're properly registered and approved by the State Referee Committee, you become a U.S. Soccer Federation Referee for the approved registration year — licensed to independently service any U.S. Soccer National Member Organization (except AYSO).
All referee licenses are under independent contractor status. You may seek one or more local Assignors or Referee Associations to receive matches. Referee Associations are private entities in Southern California that provide referee coverage to tournaments and leagues for youth or adult soccer, and they directly decide working conditions with no oversight from U.S. Soccer or the Cal South Referee Program.
Per the U.S. Soccer Policy Manual, the State Referee Committee oversees all referee licenses, which must comply with the code of ethics, procedures, policies, and certification of the United States Soccer Federation. The Cal South Referee Program strives to actively recruit, properly certify, and advance referees for all U.S. Soccer National Member Organizations.
Our referee registration team can help with eligibility, courses, or account issues.
refereeregistration@calsouth.comComplete these in order — each one unlocks the next part of your registration.
Register and pay the $80 registration fee online to begin your certification.
Create your U.S. Soccer profile and complete the first of two required course components through the U.S. Soccer Learning Center. Afterward, check your email (including spam) for a verification link — if the referee is a minor, both the referee and a parent must click the link.
Complete the second required course component through the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.
Sign up for an RPT session, held either in person or virtually, to complete your practical training.
If you're 18 or older and registering to become a referee, you must also complete both items below.
Complete the Department of Justice (DOJ) background check and Live Scan fingerprinting process.
Download Live Scan form →Complete SafeSport Training annually — required for all referees 18 years or older.
Register for SafeSport →Join a local Referee Association in order to start receiving match assignments.
The Cal South Referee Program administers the United States Soccer Federation referee license certification requirements. Once you are properly registered and approved by the State Referee Committee, you are then a U.S. Soccer Federation Referee for the approved registration year and are licensed to independently service any U.S. Soccer National Member Organization (except AYSO).
All Referee Licenses are under independent contractor status, and you may seek one or more local Assignors or Referee Associations to receive matches. Referee Associations are private entities in Southern California who provide referee coverage to tournaments and leagues for youth or adult soccer. Referee Associations and/or Assignors directly decide working conditions for referees with no oversight from U.S. Soccer or the Cal South Referee Program.
Per the U.S. Soccer Policy Manual, the State Referee Committee oversees all referee licenses, who must comply with the code of ethics, procedures, policies, and certification of the United States Soccer Federation.
The Cal South Referee Program strives to actively recruit, properly certify, and advance referees for all U.S. Soccer National Member Organizations.
For any questions, reach out to refereeregistration@calsouth.com.
Minimum age requirement: 13 Years of age
Create a U.S. profile for the Referee.
The “2027 CAL SOUTH – ONLINE REFEREE ASSIGNMENTS” is the first of two course requirement components that must be completed through the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.
After creating your profile, check your email inbox or spam folder for an email verification link sent by U.S. Soccer. Click on it to verify your email address. Note: If registering referee is a minor, both the referee and a parent must each click on the verification link.
“Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments” is the second part of two course requirement components that must be completed through the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.
Register to attend a Referee Preparation Training (RPT) session. Sessions are held in two formats: In Person or Virtual
If you are 18 years of age or older and registering to become a referee,
you must also complete the following two compliance items…
If you are 18 or older, you will need to complete the Department of Justice (DOJ) background check and Live Scan fingerprinting process.
SafeSport Training needs to be completed annually by all referees 18 years or older.