UPCOMING USSF REFEREE CERTIFICATION COURSE!
SAT FEB 21, 2026
Idaho Inferno Soccer Club, in partnership with the Idaho Soccer Referee Committee, will once again be hosting a US Soccer (USSF) Referee Certification Course for NEW referees (or existing referees that have not been certified for over 3 years).
The minimum age is 13.
Certification Requirements
This certification consists of two required parts:
- Online Coursework
- Study and testing on the Laws of the Game
- Can take up to 8 hours depending on pace
- In-Person Class
- Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location Details
Classroom Session
Caldwell YMCA – Conference Room
3720 S Indiana Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
(Please bring a valid ID to enter the YMCA)
Field Training
Brother’s Park
4099 S Indiana Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
Important Deadlines (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- All online coursework must be completed by:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - Background check (18+ only) must be fully approved by: we prefer this to be done immediately
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - Participants are strongly encouraged to begin the process as soon as possible
Scholarship Information
The Idaho Soccer Referee Committee is offering scholarships for this course.
Important:
You must complete both the online and in-person portions to qualify.
Failure to complete either portion will result in the participant being required to pay the full course fee.
How to Register
- Visit: https://www.idahoreferee.org/first-time-referees
Click US Soccer Learning Center - Create your US Soccer account
- Email the Referee Class Coordinator:
mgamette@hotmail.com- A brief bio of yourself and your involvement with the game of soccer
- Why you want to become a referee
- Short- and long-term goals as a referee
- Whether you plan to referee youth or adult matches
- If approved for the scholarship, you will then receive an email invite to the class from Matt Gamette
- If under 18, CC a parent or guardian
Please feel free to contact the State Referee Administrator mgamette@hotmail.com with any questions. Thank you for considering this opportunity, supporting the soccer community, and helping elevate the game of youth soccer.
Inferno Offers 2 Referee Options
Recreational U10 (paid by Inferno)
A great way to start is by officiating at the Recreational U10 level within our own Club. It’s a great way to learn at the grassroots level including a hands on approach. We will teach you the basics, then our program allows you to start as an AR(assistant referee) and transition eventually to a center referee; all at the U10 recreational level. We can guide you in the proper steps to becoming fully certified and mentor you along the way. This program is for anyone 12 years old or older. Youth and Adults are welcome!
If you become USSF Certified, we will plug you into our recreational games to gain experience so that you are well prepared/trained once you start officiating competitive level games!
*Note – you do not need to be USSF certified to referee at our U10 recreational level.
Please contact our referee coordinator:
juan.escobar@infernosc.org