Welcome

Welcome to the Colorado Referee Administration website. This website is your door to keeping informed about the activities and opportunities made available to you by the Colorado Joint Referee Committee.  Use the links above and at the bottom to find out about topics of interest to you.  Use the sidebar to the right to keep current with New & Updated Items and notifications.

Our Mission

The Colorado Joint Referee Committee promotes and carries out the National Program for Referee Development for all affiliated soccer within Colorado. The Committee sets policies within the state within the confines of the governing documents of U.S. Soccer and the National Program for Referee Development.

Our job is to TRAIN, PROMOTE, AND RETAIN REFEREES as outlined by the National Program.

2012 Far West Regional Presidents Cup Championships

This year Colorado is host to the 2012 US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup. Regional qualifiers, known as US Youth Soccer Regional Presidents Cup events will feature boys and girls teams in the Under-14 through Under-17 age groups. All games will be played at the Stenger Complex in Arvada, Co., the week of June 12-17, 2012. A pre-tournament meeting will be held on the evening of June 12, 2012

The Colorado Referee Committee is now accepting applications for referees who desire to participate at this Regional qualifier. The cup provides an opportunity for referees to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie and community from the state and the region. Specialized training and mentoring will be provided. For more information please contact Kevin Yant, Colorado SRA/SYRA at ColoradoSRA@coreferees.org.

Presidents Cup Referee Application (click here)
2012 Online Recertification

The 2012 online recertification is the only approved method for Colorado Referees. Do not re-register through the USSF Online Registration. If you register through the USSF Online Registration you will NOT get a refund. Access to the training and testing module is through the RefLink Login tab in the Main Menu, above.

If you meet any of the following criteria you are eligible to use the RefLink online system.

  • Registered in 2010 and/or 2011 in Colorado
  • Grade 9 and Grade 8 Referees "Only"
  • Instructors, Assessors, Assignors (who meet the in-service requirements)
  • Transfer referees who have a RefLink account and were registered in another state in 2010 and/or 2011.
  • Online Registration for Grade 7 and higher and Grade 8 upgrading (Prior Mandatory attendance at ARTS or Super Saturday) Payment can be made online upon completion of grade requirements.

If you meet one of the above requirements you must then complete the on-line training and testing prior to completing the on-line registration.  To view the steps to complete on-line recertification, click here.

NOTE: YOUR REGISTRATION CANNOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL YOUR PAYMENT IS PROCESSED.  U.S. SOCCER (Chicago) WILL MAIL BADGES, BOOKS & CARD AFTER VALIDATION. PLEASE EXPECT 4-6 WEEKS.

Starting May 1st, a late registration fee of $10.00 will be added to your total registration fee.  Registration for 2012 closes on May 31st.

For any other questions, please contact the State Registrar at Colorado Registrar, Christel Yant.
  Visit the CYS website to view new procedures for Reporting CYS League Games effective Fall 2011  

New & Updated Items

  How to Become a Referee
  Current Clinic Schedule
2012 Recertification Requirements for Grades 7, 6 & 5
(12-07-11)
  Referee Feedback

Referee Request for Assessment
(Credit Card Payments Accepted) (03-20-12)
  CYS Modification to the Laws of the Game (2010) (08-19-10)
  USSF Directives, Position Papers & Memorandums
(08-06-11)
  Guide to Procedures (2010-2011)
(06-15-11)
Ask, Tell, Dismiss Notes (05-17-12)
Advancement Requirements
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