u10 Referees on the Main field
RITs before the first game of the season
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Partial group picture of Referees-in-Training
Level II RITs in their new uniform shirts
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u12 Referees on the Meadow field
Level I RITs at a pre-game meeting
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<<< NEXT RIT (Referee-in-Training) will be SPRING 2026 >>>
The Hampton Soccer Club offers a Referee-in-Training program as a way for interested Club players to gain experience with small sided, 'in-house' games with players from the u7u8 age groups. Training and game-time supervision / mentoring is provided by adult coordinators, adult USSF certified referees and older Club players who are also certified referees.
Usual progression of youth referees within the Hampton Soccer Club:
>> Referee-in-Training Level I - ('RIT') - online, classroom and on-field training to start (6th grade+)
>> RIT shadowing - new RITs work with an existing RIT until comfortable
>> RIT Level II - Assistant Referee ('AR') to a USSF certified referee for u10 in-house games on Saturdays; can still work
Saturday u7u8 games
>> RIT Level II - may work as 'club lines person' (assist the when certified referees are not available - call in / out and
direction only)
>> USSF Certified Referee - Entry level certified referees; United States Soccer Federation certified through online
modules / quizes and 3 hour on-field training; must be 13 years old for in-person class
CLICK HERE for the sign-up page on PA West
>> RIT Manager - Certified Referee, 15 years old+ - helps Referee Committee manage and teach the RITs
Usual progression of youth referees within the Hampton Soccer Club:
>> Referee-in-Training Level I - ('RIT') - online, classroom and on-field training to start (6th grade+)
>> RIT shadowing - new RITs work with an existing RIT until comfortable
>> RIT Level II - Assistant Referee ('AR') to a USSF certified referee for u10 in-house games on Saturdays; can still work
Saturday u7u8 games
>> RIT Level II - may work as 'club lines person' (assist the when certified referees are not available - call in / out and
direction only)
>> USSF Certified Referee - Entry level certified referees; United States Soccer Federation certified through online
modules / quizes and 3 hour on-field training; must be 13 years old for in-person class
CLICK HERE for the sign-up page on PA West
>> RIT Manager - Certified Referee, 15 years old+ - helps Referee Committee manage and teach the RITs
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The Referee-in-Training (RIT) training schedule has been modified to go coincide with USSF certification / recertification
calendar. RIT training sign-up will usually be in the February / March timeframe; the on-field training will be
conducted approx. 1 hour before the first game of the Spring season usually in April.
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The Referee-in-Training (RIT) training schedule has been modified to go coincide with USSF certification / recertification
calendar. RIT training sign-up will usually be in the February / March timeframe; the on-field training will be
conducted approx. 1 hour before the first game of the Spring season usually in April.
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FALL 2026
>>NEW CANDIDATES: interested in becoming a Referee-in-Training (RIT) LEVEL I - REGISTER HERE (by 00/00/00 for Spring 2026)
>>RETURNING: Level I and Level II RITs - Contact Mrs Mishko
>>USSF REFEREE: candidates can find more information on the PA WEST website - 'Become a Referee'
Any additional questions should be submitted via the CONTACT form
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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 6th to 8th graders. Children are eligible to become certified USSF referees at age 13. RIT Scheduling preference will be given to those in the 6th to 8th grade range - older (14+), non-USSF-certified will be scheduled as back-ups
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 6th to 8th graders. Children are eligible to become certified USSF referees at age 13. RIT Scheduling preference will be given to those in the 6th to 8th grade range - older (14+), non-USSF-certified will be scheduled as back-ups
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