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Be A Ref F.A.Q.

BECOME A REFEREE - OR - GET RECERTIFIED
Have you dreamt of having a cool job that wasn’t like the boring job your friends might have? Becoming a soccer ref is not only a cool and different way to make money while enjoying the outdoors, but you’ll gain personal confidence and become a leader.

4 STEPS TO BECOME A REF
1. PREPARE: Learn the KMSL rules and Laws of the Game.
      a. 
[Click Here for KMSL Rules]
    b. 
[CLICK HERE FOR FIFA LAWS OF THE GAME]
2. 
PRACTICE: Take the Referee Preparation Quiz [Click Here]
3. 
TEST: Take the Referee Certification Exam [Click Here]
    a. 
Referee Certification Exam is open throughout the season
4. 
TRAIN: Attend the in-person field training. 2024 on the field trainings will be held by the Club DORs and will be communicated and coordinated by them.

REFS WHO NEED CERTIFICATION
. Referees that attended a 2023 KMSL clinic, but did not receive certification, are required to pass the certification exam to be eligible to ref for the 2024 season.
. Follow the 4 STEPS TO BECOME A REF above.

EXISTING REF 2023 CERTIFICATION
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Referees that held 2023 KMSL, USSF or WIAA Licenses.
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To obtain a 2024 KMSL license, you are required to pass the Referee Certification Exam in STEP 3 above. 
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Referees that hold 2023/2024 USSF or WIAA Licenses.
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You are encouraged to review the KMSL rules and Laws of the Game. Follow STEP 1 above.
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You must submit THIS FORM with proof of your license and acknowledgement that you reviewed the certification training materials.

WHO CAN BECOME A REF?
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Refs must be 12 years old before March 1st, 2024 for the 2024 season.
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Complete the 4 steps above
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To pass the 100 question Referee Certification Exam, a minimum of 75% is required to pass.

DOES THE TRAINING COST ME ANYTHING?
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No. KMSL member clubs will be invoiced. Contact your club Director of Referees for information regarding how the club handles the fees.

WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR MORE INFO?
Andrew Mazurek
KMSL Director of Referees & Rules
[email protected]

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