• USSF Entry Level Clinics are multi-day courses for people who would like to become soccer officials for the first time, either at Level 8 or Level 9. Referees who are currently certified at Level 9 and who want to advance to Level 8 may take either a Level 8 Entry Level Clinic or a Level 9 to 8 Course Clinic. These clinics are offered through the joint efforts of the Madison Area Soccer Referee Unit (MASRU), the Madison Area Youth Soccer Association (MAYSA) and various local youth soccer clubs, under the guidance of the Wisconsin Program for Referee Development (WPRD).
• Level 9 An Entry Level 9 Clinic is the first clinic to take if you are 12-13 years old. This clinic is a 9-hour (usually 2 day) course with an exam at the end of the last day. All the materials you need will be handed out the first day. You must score 75 or better on the exam to pass the clinic; upon successful completion you will be a certified United States Soccer Federation Recreational Referee and will be able to officiate U7 through U14 recreational games.
• Level 8 An Entry Level 8 Clinic is the first clinic to take if you are 14 or older. The Level 8 Clinic is a 16-hour (2 day) course with an exam at the end of the last day. All the materials you need will be provided. You must score 75 or better on the exam to pass the clinic; upon successful completion you will be a certified United States Soccer Federation Referee and will be able to be a referee at any level at which you and the referee assignor feel comfortable. This includes both recreational and competitive games and WYSA-sanctioned tournaments.You are also be eligible to be an assistant referee for any level at which you feel comfortable.
• Level 9 to 8 (A Level 9 to 8 Clinic allows someone with a Level 9 certification to move up to Level 8 by taking a one day clinic instead of the Level 8 Entry Level/2 day course.)
• Clinic Registration Everyone must pre-register for an Entry Level Clinic or a Level 9 to 8 Course Clinic by electronically registering. Click here to see the list of available clinics and register. For further information about entry level referee clinics, contact Linda Huttenhoff.
• If you are interested in upgrading to level 7, 6, or 5 check here to find out what it takes to upgrade. Contact your Assigner Linda Huttenhoff to assist you in upgrading.