LIVINGSTON YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION REFEREE PROGRAM

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The Beginner Referee Course is LYSA's preferred referee training path and includes both online training and an in-person field session with a Referee Coach/Mentor to prepare beginners for the recreational and competitive youth and adult game. Click the following link for more information and to see when and where in-person field sessions are being held: Montana Soccer Referee Program – Beginner Referee Course

All online requirements must be completed prior to acceptance into the in-person clinic.

• U.S. Soccer requires that all referees must be 13-years-old at the time of registration, no exceptions
• The online course takes approximately 4–5 hours to complete
• Online coursework must be finished before attending the in-person session
• Course cost is $50 (not including background check) and covers registration with U.S. Soccer, Badge, Liability Insurance and clinic
• Must be a resident of Montana at time of registration

The Beginner Digital Referee Course is not a full referee certification but can be an option for those interested in becoming a referee but can't make it to an in-person field session. However, it will allow referee participation in all levels of Montana soccer excluding high school and college. If you are age 13-17, we strongly encourage you to take the Full Beginner Referee Course, which includes the in-person interactive field session. Click the following link for more details about the digital course:  Montana Soccer Referee Program – Beginner Digital Referee Course 

• U.S. Soccer requires that all referees must be 13-years-old at the time of registration, no exceptions
• The online course takes approximately 4–5 hours to complete
• Course cost is $40 (not including background check) and covers registration with U.S. Soccer, Badge, Liability Insurance and clinic
• Must be a resident of Montana at time of registration

Referees who are 18 years or older must also:

• Complete the SafeSport course
• Complete a background check (must be completed or actively in process)

Referees who officiate four (4) or more games in Livingston—whether recreational, competitive, or a combination—within a calendar year will be reimbursed for the course registration fee.

• Reimbursement applies to the course registration only
• Background check fees are not reimbursable