The RISRC is in complete agreement with SRI. We believe that competitive matches (at any age level) should not be played until further notice. With that in mind, the RISRC would like to STRONGLY SUGGEST that all referees REFRAIN from officiating any matches until further notice.

It is possible that you will receive notifications from league assignors or directly from Rhode Island leagues asking for your availability and your services (as well as possibly getting notifications from Massachusetts or Connecticut leagues as well). As an independent contractor, the RISRC cannot force you not to officiate – but in that same breath, no league can force you to officiate. The decision to work is ultimately yours and yours alone.

If you decide to work in Recreational situations, the RISRC strongly recommends (1) you get tested on a regular basis, even if you have no symptoms (https://health.ri.gov/covid/testing/asymptomatic/), (2) you should work with the SAME group of Rec players every time, and (3) you should wear a mask at all times (even on field – either use an electronic whistle or put the whistle under your mask).

USSF Videos

IFAB New Law Changes 2020

 New U.S. Soccer Learning Center (July 1, 2019)

This is the link for the new registration and re-certification for all referees, assignors, instructors; etc.

U.S. Soccer Learning Center

Sign up and create your own profile; use the same email as GameOfficials; if a parent of multiple referees – the account needs to have a unique email, create one for your child add your parent’s email as secondary; take your re-certification test now. The test will take a few hours. You will be able to start and stop as necessary and it will save the place you are at until you finish it.  

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Young referees (not 13 years old yet) please contact your local Referee Coordinator for Recreational Referee Programs.

 Soccer Referee Pathways:

• New U.S. Soccer Referee Pathway Expands Access and Opportunity for All Referees

 Referee Development Nationwide:

• U.S. Soccer Teams Up with Members to Modernize Referee Development Nationwide

Please email me at pysa-referee@pawtucketsoccer.org or text me at 632-3955 if you need any assistance or have questions.

How to Become a Referee

You need to create an account in U.S. Soccer Learning Center:

https://learning.ussoccer.com

 Individuals who wish to become a certified referee and are at least 13 years of age.

Individuals who are NOT 13 years old should contact our local referee coordinator for Recreational Referee Programs.

Email:  pysaref@gmail.com