 New Referee Clinics:
Become a Soccer Referee
Referees make between $35.00 to $83.50 as a Referee and $23.00 to $55.50 as an Assistant Referee. Kids have been able to easily make between $3,500 - $7,500 a year.
Refereeing is a great way for kids and adults to make money and there are games available to officiate year around. Referees select the matches they can officiate from website scheduling systems and set their own work schedule. By becoming a referee now, referees will be able to officiate summer tournaments and be ready for the fall league.
How to become a Soccer Referee
To become a referee, you first complete 3-5 hours of on-line training and attend an 4 hour in-person clinic. The following New Referee Clinics have been scheduled for individuals to become Referees. The cost of the clinic and registration is $73.00.
Sat 6/7/2025 9:00AM - 1:00PM in Preston
Sat 6/14/2025 10 AM-2 PM in Tukwila
To sign up to become a referee click on the arrow below.
Entry level clinics fill up quickly, so register for the clinic soon by clicking on the arrow below. Once you have completed the on-line training, you will be able to select the in person clinic. You will need to purchase about $75.00 in equipment to start officiating matches.
Who can I contact to get more information?
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Meeks at richardmeeks10@outlook.com or 206-200-8145.  | 
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