Reffing

2020 ENTRY LEVEL USSF REFEREE CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE

MLSA will sponsor a New Referee Course Saturday, February 15th, 12:30pm to 5pm at the Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road. This is NOT the Rec Center.

Successfully completing the New Referee Course makes you a USSF Referee - so you can ref Travel games
It is not necessary to take the class in Mt Lebanon, other classes are available (and more will be added) to suit your schedule
You must be 14 years old by the date of your classroom session
Cost is $100

HOW DO I SIGN UP

Go to http://www.wparef.com/ and click the "Become A Referee" tab, where you will find:

General information about becoming and remaining a referee
Step-by-step instructions on obtaining and submitting your clearances (for all) and work permits (for minors)
- These need not be submitted prior to your classroom session, but must be submitted before you receive your badge and are therefore able to referee
- New for 2020 is an online SafeSport training which must be completed. This takes about an hour and can be done in sections.
- If you need fingerprints (18+), allow several weeks for processing
How to register an account in the GameOfficials system, which gives you access to all available courses
After you select and pay for your classroom session you will have access to online instruction which:
- MUST be completed at least one week prior to the classroom session
- Takes 3-4 hours and can be done in sections

ProTips for GameOfficials:

Make sure to specify Mt Lebanon as your "Home Association" under Contact Info. That's how you get on the Lebo list for assigning.
Make sure to list an email address you actually use, the State Referee Committee frequently sends out important info to all refs via email.
You will use this same system every year to sign up for your re-certification (current cost $65).

For questions, contact Brian Auer, refkeeper@gmail.com, 412.608.8676