See below for information on Referee Certification through Loudoun Soccer. This page has been divided into the four sections below (click to jump to each section):

- Grassroots Referee Certification Overview (new referees)
- Loudoun Soccer-hosted Grassroots Referee Certification Schedule
- Grassroots Referee Recertification Overview (current referees)
- Loudoun Soccer-hosted Grassroots Referee Recertification Schedule

Grassroots Referee Certification Overview (new referees)

Certification courses are held around the state, typically in the Winter (December-March) but also during the Summer, primarily in August.

Referees can certify and recertify at any official course across the state and be assigned games from multiple leagues and clubs (e.g. you can certify in Fairfax but work games in Loudoun).

Certification consists of three phases:
* Online: this is conducted via the Metro DC-Virginia State Referee Program and the US Soccer Learning Center.  Most new referees need 4-6 hours to complete the online instruction
* Classroom Instruction: scheduled at various locations and lasts 3 hours
* Field Instruction: scheduled at various locations and lasts about 3 hours

The Classroom and Field components are scheduled as one clinic. Referees over the age of 18 must also complete SafeSport training, and pass a background check.

The cost to certify is $80, which is paid directly to US Soccer (two separate payments of $60 and $20). 

Please note: new referees will have to create a registration profile first; a valid and active email address is required. Parents of youth referees can create this profile for their child as needed.

CLICK HERE for a full list of available clinics, to begin enrolling for a course, and for additional details.

Loudoun Soccer-hosted Grassroots Referee Certification Classes (new referees):

As a convenience to its referees, Loudoun Soccer hosts certification and recertification courses throughout the year. The following courses are currently scheduled:

Upcoming Course Schedule:

Class 6: (Must attend all sessions completely)
March 21 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | TBD | Leesburg (classroom)
March 24 | 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park| Leesburg (field training)

Class 7: (Must attend all sessions completely)
March 21 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | TBD | Leesburg (classroom)
March 25 | 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park | Leesburg (field training)

Class 8: (Must attend all sessions completely)
March 28 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | TBD | Leesburg (classroom)
March 31 | 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park | Leesburg (field training)

*Reminder: new referees must complete and pass the online module and exam BEFORE attending the class.

Completed Course Schedule:

Class 1: (Must attend all sessions completely)
October 6 | 5-8 pm | TBD | Leesburg (classroom)
October 11 | 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park | Leesburg (field training)

Class 2: (Must attend all sessions completely)
February 15 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | TBD | Leesburg (classroom)
February 18 | 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park| Leesburg (field training)

Class 3: (Must attend all sessions completely)
February 15 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | TBD | Leesburg (classroom)
February 19 | 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park | Leesburg (field training)

Class 4: (Must attend all sessions completely)
February 22 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | TBD | Leesburg (classroom)
February 25 | 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park| Leesburg (field training)

Class 5: (Must attend all sessions completely)
February 22| 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | TBD | Leesburg (classroom)
February 26 | 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park | Leesburg (field training)

Grassroots Referee Recertification Overview (existing referees)

CLICK HERE for a full list of available clinics, to begin enrolling for a course, and for additional details.

Loudoun Soccer-hosted Grassroots Referee Recertification Classes (existing referees):

Upcoming Courses:
Saturday, February 29 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park club room (basement) | Leesburg (referees 3+ years experience)

Sunday, March 15 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park club room (basement) | Leesburg (referees 3+ years experience)

Saturday, April 4 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park club room (basement) | Leesburg (referees 1-2 years experience)

Saturday, April 4 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park club room (basement) | Leesburg (referees 3+ years experience)

Completed Courses:
October 14 | 6:15-9:15 pm | TBD | Ashburn (referees 1-2 years experience)

November 18 | 6:15-9:15 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park club room (basement) | Leesburg (referees 3+ years experience)

December 7 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | TBD | Ashburn (referees 1-2 years experience)

December 7 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | TBD | Ashburn (adult-level referees)

December 14 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park club room (basement) | Leesburg (referees 3+ years experience)

December 14 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park club room (basement) | Leesburg (adult-level referees)

January 11 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | TBD | Ashburn (referees 1-2 years experience)

January 11 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | TBD | Ashburn (referees 3+ years experience)

February 8 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park club room (basement) | Leesburg (referees 1-2 years experience)

February 8 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Loudoun Soccer Park club room (basement) | Leesburg (referees 3+ years experience)