Referee Development

This page provides training and developmental materials to the members of our unit. The first section focuses on refereeing in the Western NY area. The second section contains further USSF, national and local resources. If you have any suggestions or information that you would like included here email us.

Want To Become A Referee?

You must pre-register for a course before attending. Click HERE and then select a course by clicking on the registation button for that class. Here are the upcoming courses in the Rochester area:

WSA Indoor Facility 865 Publishers Pkwy, Webster, NY (2nd Floor Classroom)
All three classes required:
Friday Feb 24 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Saturday Feb 25 - 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Sunday Feb 26 - 8:30AM - 2:00PM

Gates Chili High School 910 Wegman Rd, Rochester, NY
Mar. 10 & 17 Saturday (both classes required) 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Red Jacket High School 1506 Route 21, Shortsville, NY
Mar. 10 & 17 Saturday (both classes required) 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Entry Level class outline - An optional tool for students taking the entry level referee class, or any referee who wants to review the basics.  Print the guide and bring it to class with you - it keys in on many points of the Laws that appear on the exam.

Re-Cert Clinics

You must pre-register for a course before attending. Log into GAME OFFICIALS with your user name and password. From the Main Menu select "Courses". Select "Referee Courses". Select "Recert Clinic & Testing" that is appropriate for your referee grade. Select the "Course Number" and register. We recommend you pay on line with a credit card so you will not have to stand in a line to pay at the clinic.

Complete the written test on line before attending the recert clinic. If you fail, study some more and take it again on line.

Local dues will be collected at the clinic. Bring $20 cash or a separate check for this payment payable to "WNYSRA".

Here are the upcoming courses in the Rochester area:

Penfield High School Door 17, Room H-21 2nd floor
Feb. 4 Saturday: 9:00AM - 12:30PM Grade 7,8,9 Emeritus
Feb. 4 Saturday: 1:00PM - 4:30PM State Grade

Recertificaiton Study Guides

Click HERE to download study guides for the recertification tests.

Mentor Program

2011 marked the first year of our Mentor Program for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year referees. Click HERE for more information.


2010-11 USSF Laws of the Game

Click here for the USSF 2010-11 Laws of the Game.

Position Papers from USSF

Click here for the latest USSF position papers.

USSF Frequently Asked Questions

Click here for FAQs regarding the USSF Laws of the Game, for new referees.

USSF Ask A Referee

Click here for an interactive service provided to current and aspiring referees by U.S. Soccer.

FIFA Laws of the Game and Documents

Click here for the FIFA Laws of the Game and other documents.