Select a Course & Complete Online Assignments

This must be completed before you can attend an on-field session. Log in to U.S. Soccer's Learning Center using the button below. If you've ever been a licensed referee or coach you already have a profile — log into that account (use "forgot password" if needed). If you've never had a profile, choose "Create new account."

Once your account is created you'll be redirected to Indiana's First Time Referee Course. If you land somewhere else, just click the button again.

Go to the Learning Center (opens in a new tab)

You'll complete eight assignments (ten if you are an adult):

• Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments
• First Time Referee — Introduction
• First Time Referee — Preparing for the Game
• First Time Referee — During the Game
• First Time Referee — After the Game
• First Time Referee — Laws of the Game
• 2026 Laws of the Game Update
• 2026 First Time Referee Quiz (English and Spanish)

Your progress saves automatically after each assignment, so you don't have to finish in one sitting. Resume any time via Courses > My Courses > Go to Classroom > Assignments. Completing all assignments is required before you can attend an on-field session.

Questions? Your District Referee Administrator (DRA) can help.

Find your DRA

Attend & Complete the On-Field Session

All online content must be completed before you'll be allowed to attend and participate. The on-field session takes place on a field and involves a moderate amount of running, so wear footwear with good traction and dress for the weather. Sessions last about four hours, and most facilities won't have drinking water available — please bring your own.

Next Steps

Once you've finished both the online work and the on-field session, you've completed the Referee Course. Here's what comes next.