LBFC RECREATIONAL REF

Becoming a referee is a simple process

  1. Sign up for the US SOCCER digital course here.

  2. Take the online course and study the material

  3. Pass the online test

  4. Complete the LiveScan & SafeSport requirements.

  5. Register below to ref in LBFC’s Rec League

  6. Attend the LBFC preseason meeting on Sept. 3

  7. Officiate your first game on Sept. 6!

CA Youth Organization Requirements

  1. LiveScan - DOJ fingerprint background check for all youth sports staff and volunteers over age 18. Download the form here.

  2. CA Work Permit - Requirement for minors who are being paid (not applicable for volunteers). Download the form here. Parents and employer signatures are required before turning the form into your high school where the work permit will be issued.

  3. Safe Sport - Annual requirement for all volunteers. Players under the age of 18 must have parental permission for this course.

    • Make an account on safesporttrained.org

    • Complete the Safe Sport CORE training module (90 minutes) and save the certificate.

    • A 30-minute refresher is required every 12 months

LBFC FALL REC 2025

SEPT. 6 - NOV. 8

LBFC REC REF APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in refereeing! Please register below and attach all completed certificates.