REFEREES...
The Hampton Soccer Club offers a Referee-in-Training program as a way for interested Club players to gain experience with youth, small sided, in-house games under the supervision and mentoring by adult coordinators, USSF certified referees and older Club players who are certified referees.
Usual progression of youth referees within the Hampton Soccer Club:
>> Referee-in-Training (RIT)
>> RIT Shadow
>> RIT Call-up (Assistant Referee (AR) to a USSF certified referee for u10 in-house games)
>> RIT as 'club lines person' (assist the club when certified referees are not available - call in / out and direction only)
>> USSF Certified Referee - Grade 8 (entry level) +
>> RIT Manager - Certified Referee, 16 years old +
Usual progression of youth referees within the Hampton Soccer Club:
>> Referee-in-Training (RIT)
>> RIT Shadow
>> RIT Call-up (Assistant Referee (AR) to a USSF certified referee for u10 in-house games)
>> RIT as 'club lines person' (assist the club when certified referees are not available - call in / out and direction only)
>> USSF Certified Referee - Grade 8 (entry level) +
>> RIT Manager - Certified Referee, 16 years old +
NOTE: AUG. 2018 - The Referee-in-Training training schedule has been modified to more closely sync with the USSF certification / recertification calendar. RIT classroom training will be conducted in late January or February 2019 - the on-field training will be conducted 1 hour before the first game of the Spring 2019 season.
The next Referee-in-Training (RIT) classes will be held Feb / Mar of 2020 to start the Spring season. Classes will be promoted in December and a sign-up list will be posted in January. Watch this page for further updates.
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SPRING 2019
RETURNING RITs for SPRING 2019 - Please sign-in HERE
Those interested in becoming a Referee-in-Training (RIT) candidate - Please sign-up HERE
United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Grade 8 (entry level) Referee Class - in Hampton - March 9 - Middle School Library
More info HERE
Any additional questions should be submitted via the CONTACT form
The next Referee-in-Training (RIT) classes will be held Feb / Mar of 2020 to start the Spring season. Classes will be promoted in December and a sign-up list will be posted in January. Watch this page for further updates.
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SPRING 2019
RETURNING RITs for SPRING 2019 - Please sign-in HERE
Those interested in becoming a Referee-in-Training (RIT) candidate - Please sign-up HERE
United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Grade 8 (entry level) Referee Class - in Hampton - March 9 - Middle School Library
More info HERE
Any additional questions should be submitted via the CONTACT form
NOTE: Hampton Soccer Club referees will receive a 50% reimbursement towards the USSF $100 certification fee once they have passed the course and refereed 5 Hampton games
NOTE: The Hampton Soccer Club's Referee-in-Training program is intended as an introductory experience for 12 to 14 year olds. Children are elidgeable to become certified USSF referees at age 14; Scheduling preference will be given to those in the 12 to 14 range - older (14+), non-USSF-certified will be scheduled as back-ups
NOTE: A pdf copy of this matrix can be found on the RESOURCES page
Step by step instructions for becoming a USSF certified referee (for Hampton Club participants) coming soon. In the meantime, PA West has a general overview HERE
NOTE: The Hampton Soccer Club's Referee-in-Training program is intended as an introductory experience for 12 to 14 year olds. Children are elidgeable to become certified USSF referees at age 14; Scheduling preference will be given to those in the 12 to 14 range - older (14+), non-USSF-certified will be scheduled as back-ups
NOTE: A pdf copy of this matrix can be found on the RESOURCES page
Step by step instructions for becoming a USSF certified referee (for Hampton Club participants) coming soon. In the meantime, PA West has a general overview HERE