NEW REFEREES
Thinking about becoming a referee? We have many helpful resources that can help you during this process.
- Why Should I Become A Referee?
- Steps to Becoming A Referee
- Game Day Checklist
- Referee Game Log
- Registration
US SOCCER ADVICE TO NEW REFEREES
- Getting Started
- Pre-Game Conference
- Making A Good Impression
- Assistant Referee Mechanics
- Assistant Referee Positioning
- Referee Signals
- Referee Positioning
- Advantage
- What Is A Foul?
CURRENT REFEREES
Are you currently a Tennessee State Referee who has questions or needs access to important documents? Please view our portal for current referees.
- Registration
- Recertification FAQs
- Upgrading
- Assignor List
- Assessments
- Referee Outreach and Additional Resources
- Sanctioned Tournaments
- Uniforms and Equipment
REFEREE ABUSE POLICY/REPORTING
REFEREE RESOURCES
REFEREE DOCUMENTS
- IFAB Laws of the Game Changes
- USSF Pocket Guide
- U.S. Soccer Learning Center Overview
- U.S. Soccer Referee Overview
- U.S. Soccer Instructor Overview
- Regional Referee Profile
- TSRP Expense/Reimbursement Report
- Banned Terms List
REFEREE NEWSLETTERS
LAWS OF THE GAME
It is recommended that referees have the Laws of the Game accessible on their phone.
- For the online version of the Laws of the Game, click here.
- For a downloadable PDF version of the Laws of the Game, click here.
- For a phone-friendly version of the Laws of the Game, click here.
- For a new, exciting app for your smartphone, click here.
- For the Practical Guidelines for Match Officials, click here.