Whether you are still in the learning phase of soccer regulations or you are an expert in the game, all referees in ISA are required to go through a formal training and development process. This training includes complete referee training sponsored by the North Texas State Soccer Association and its affiliates to which students must pass a referee certification test with a score of 75% or better

If you are interested in taking the next step to becoming a referee and gaining even more knowledge for officiating soccer games, please follow the steps below to get started. We look forward to having you out on the fields officiating!

• Log into/Create an account on https://ntxreferees.omgtsys.com/
• Click on Find Clinic
• Select – Entry USSF Referee – Never been a USSF Referee Before
• Select – Part 1 of 2 Referee Online Lessons (click on info to register)
• Create Member Account
• Register/Pay – $80
• Start/Finish Online Lesson
• Select In-Person Clinic

This may depend on level of experience – however, typically new referees will start with younger recreational games, and work their way through the ranks to higher level games.

Yes, each year all referees are required to pass a recertification test as a refresher to understanding the Laws of the Game

IFAB Referee Laws of the Game

2025_2026_IFAB_Laws_of_the_Game.pdf

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