Class Types

This is the entry class. This class is for people that want to obtain a referee certification for the first time, and will qualify you as a Referee. First Time Referee Classes include both online instruction and a field session. ​You must be 13 years old at the time of registration to take this class.

These classes are required every year to maintain your current referee certification. This class is for all current referees who wish to recertify for the following year at the same certification level.

Note: If you took a summer referee certification class, you do not need to recertify until the end of the following year. For example, if your certification class was Summer 2024 (after July 1, 2024) and you received a 2025 badge, you would not need to take the recertification class until the end of 2025.

This class is for referees who are wanting to upgrade from a referee to a regional referee. If you are interested in upgrading, click here to learn more about the upgrade requirements.

Note: In order to be considered for an upgrade to the regional certification, you must apply before February 28 of the same year.

This class is only offered once a year. It is for:
– Regional Referees who wish to recertify at the same grade level;
– Referees who have passed other requirements for upgrade; and
– Referees invited by the MRC

Michigan assignors are certified by the Michigan Referee Committee for the United States Soccer Federation. Certification is per calendar year (January 1 through
December 31) and certification classes are held in late fall/early spring. Contact John Corbett at sdoa@michiganrefs.org for information on registration.