REFEREES

Programs and Certifications

Providing trained and qualified referees for youth soccer games is important for the safety and enjoyment of the game by participants and spectators.

USSF Certified Referees
Officiate Recreation, Academy, Select, and DPL level games up to U19 based on the referee's age, certification level (Grassroots or Regional), and experience. Certified Referees can serve in either a Center Referee or Assistant Referee (lines person) role for a game. Certified Referees are trained by instructors from the Georgia State Soccer Association under the auspices of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) in a non-COVID-19 year.

Referee Certification

Visit the online U.S. Soccer Learning center to become a USSF certified referee.

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Once certified, a referee is eligible to officiate youth games throughout the State of Georgia and other states (e.g., tournaments, other local soccer associations) based on the guidelines for being either a Grassroots or Regional referee and state/local practices.

All referees at Inter Atlanta are paid for games officiated according to the pay scale below. Referees are assigned to games by the IAFC Referee Assignor based on a number of factors including: games scheduled, referee age, experience, and training/certification. Every attempt is made to best match a referee with games that fit with their schedule and capabilities.