The Entry Level Referee course offers instruction to prepare an individual to become a USSF Soccer Referee. The course consists of online lessons, an online exam, and an in-person training session. Full details on the process for becoming a Referee can be found here: www.wparef.com/become-a-referee You must create an account on Game Officials at https://wparefs.gameofficials.net/
2021 Recertification Season has began
2021 Recertification is now open on Game Officials. Here are a couple of reminders: if you have certified in 2020, USSF has waived all fees for recertification in 2021 and you will not have to pay for recertification in 2021. If your clearances or Safe Sport Training expire in 2020, they must be renewed for
Return to Play Guidelines for Referees
As always, the referee’s priority is to ensure a safe match. UPDATED 9/14/2020 Referees should not feel pressured to accept an assignment if they feel at risk. Referees choosing not to officiate will not face negative consequences. Referees must follow county/state/federal health protocols and guidelines as well as PAW Covid protocols which are available here.
Spring Play Cancelled
Update of Recertification Clinics
Because of the ongoing situation with the Covid-19 virus and hopefully the start of the Spring season approaching soon, the SRC has decided to forego the 2 hr in-person clinic requirements for 2020 recertification cycle. In doing so, this will allow us to process your registration with USSF in a timely fashion as long as
Coronavirus Update
With the increasing number of cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) being reported across the country, the WPA State Referee Committee leadership have determined that it is in our collective best interest to postpone all further recertification clinics and Grassroots entry-level classes until further notice. This also includes the Advanced Clinic and fitness test at the
Luncheon
Last Saturday February 15th the Western Pennsylvania Referees Luncheon was held. The following referees were recognized for their service: Youth Referee of the Year Ducan Caltagarone – Harmar Soccer Ashley Godfrey – Burgettstown Soccer Cameron Ailes – Seneca Valley Soccer Jaclyn Valentas – Seneca Valley Soccer Adult Referee of the Year Brad Newmann 2019 Hall
Safe Sport Issue
The following has been received from the US Soccer Referee Department. SafeSport We have received reports of users encountering issues loading SafeSport. According to the SafeSport technical support staff, they’ll need to completely clear the cookies/cache of the web browser, quit the web browser, then reopen and try again. This issue is based on a deployment
Instructions for 2020 Recertification
1. USSF has required that everyone 18 and older to gets Safe-Sport training. Once your have completed this training , send copy of certificate to Peggy Neason at Pneason@comcast.net Please navigate to the following web address to complete your Safe Sport Training. The access code can be used to access the training at zero
Entry Level Courses
All new entry level (grass roots) classes will be posted Starting in September. If you and your club are interested in hosting a class, have your club fill out the Entry Level Host Form and we will post ASAP.