Recertification

Annual Recertification

US Soccer announces new classifications for referees:  Grassroots, Regional, National and Professional

All U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referee (previously 7,8,9) require annual recertification, including online modules, testing, and classroom session.

Additionally, Regional Referees (previously grade 5 & 6) also require an annual fitness test and on-field assessment.

National and Professional Referees recertify directly with U.S. Soccer.

To complete recertification:

1. Log into your EPSARC account
2. Register for a Recertification Clinic
   • Grassroots Referees
     • Hybrid recertification clinic (previous EPA grades 8,9 and Emeritus)
   • Regional Referees (previously grades 5 and 6), Previous EPA grade 7 refs, Assignors, Instructors, Assessors
     • Advanced clinic
     • Fitness Test (Referees only)
3. Complete Pre-Clinic items:
   • Online modules
   • Online test
   • Current background clearances
     • Must be completed every 5 years
   • SafeSport training
     • Must be refreshed every 2 years
4. Attend Recertification Clinic
   • College students do not need to attend the clinic.
   • Send proof of enrollment (tuition bill or class schedule) to epsarcoffice@mail.com