Improvement

Officials should regularly work to improve their understanding and application of the Laws of the Game, positioning, and game management in order to serve the beautiful game. The resources listed below can help develop skills and knowledge.

Laws of the Game

– Download the 2023-24 LOTG
– Download the LOTG app
– IFAB Documents
– Simplified Rules for Fans

US Soccer

– Referee Program Website
– Resource Center Downloads
– Referee Learning Center
– Referee Program YouTube
– Referee Twitter
– Referee Facebook

Other Resources

– Dutch Referee Blog
– PRO Education
– Making of a CONCACAF Referee
– TVSRA Video Gallery
– CalNorth On-Demand Web Training
– Advice for Ambitious Young Refs

US Soccer Referee Mentoring

NWOSOA has certified US Soccer Referee Mentors that can assist developing referees improve their game. If you would like a Mentor to observe you in a USSF sanctioned game, please reach out to our region’s mentor administrator, Danielle Wolfe at wolfe.refs@gmail.com. Note: priority is given to less experienced referees at this time.