Learn about the advantages of being a USASA affiliated league through TSSAS.

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With regional and state level Cup Tournament play and opportunities to compete in national competitions, make sure your league is affiliated through USASA and TSSAS today. Learn more about TSSAS.

GRASSROOTS FIRST-TIME REFEREES COURSE

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PURPOSE

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The purpose of the GR first time referee course is to prepare first time Grassroots referees to work in a competitive or recreational youth and amateur adult matches.

 

GOALS

The goal of the First Time Grassroot Referee course is to broaden a candidate’s understanding on how to:

• Facilitate a fair, fun, and safe game for the players by enforcing and applying the Laws of the Game 

• Make and clearly communicate decisions based on perception and interpretation of player’s actions 

• Facilitate understanding and application the Laws of the Game for players and coaches 

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OUTCOME

On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a Grassroots Referee license for the current registration year. Once the license and badge are received, Grassroots referees can officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth and amateur adult matches.  

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ELIGIBILITY

The national eligibility standards for GR First Time Course are:

• 13 years or older

Please be advised some states may have a different age limitation. Please reach out to your State Referee Committee if you have any questions.

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https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/6/details/3419

2022 U.S. Soccer AGM

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The 2022 U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting and National Council Meeting will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis from March 3-5, 2022.

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