Newton Soccer is committed to developing the next generation of soccer referees. Through our Referee Academy, we equip young officials with the confidence, knowledge of the Laws of the Game, and practical skills needed to successfully officiate recreational soccer matches. Beyond the field, we foster leadership, confidence, communication, responsibility, and sound decision-making that will serve participants throughout their lives. By providing a supportive and engaging learning environment, we hope to inspire young referees to become USSF-certified referees and continue officiating soccer for years to come.
NGS Referee Academy Program offers basic referee skill training using classroom materials, interactive field sessions, and internet videos. After initial training, staff assign participants to officiate NGS 2nd grade recreational games. We provide mentorship and ongoing feedback throughout the soccer season. As participants grow more confident and competent, they may be promoted to refereeing older age groups within the NGS City Program.
After gaining experience officiating recreational games, our most skilled youth referees take steps to become a USSF Certified Referee so that they may move on to refereeing competitive soccer games within the BAYS League. These players enter the US Soccer Referee Training Pathway at the Grassroots level. Participants must be aged 14 or older to take the entry level course: New Referee Orientation.
Referee Academy participants must:
Session 1
Wednesday, September 2
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Brown / Oak Hill
Session 2
March Date TBD
Time TBD
Brown / Oak Hill
We currently have a waitlist for the fall training session. For additional information, please contact the NGS Referee Assignor at newtonrefereeassignor@gmail.com. Participation is by invitation only. Please do not show up at the training without instructions from the Referee Assignor, Ioannis Kyratzoglou.
To join the NGS Referee Academy or to learn more about training opportunities, please contact the NGS Referee Assignor at newtonrefereeassignor@gmail.com. The program accepts applicants all year around. Training sessions are offered at the start of the fall and spring seasons.
Academy referees must present themselves in a professional manner and be prepared with the necessary equipment, including a whistle and a timer.
Referees must wear a yellow referee jersey, soccer shorts, soccer socks, and athletic shoes. The jersey must be tucked in, and the socks must be pulled up.
NGS provides referee shirt, whistle, assistant referee flags, instruction, and mentorship. Participants provide all other attire, including socks, shoes, shorts and timer.
