**2027 Referee registration will open JULY 1 for WHISTLEMANIA 4
This is the BEST deal of the year for those that want to join the referee team.
Minimum age to become a referee is 13
$100 registration fee gets a full uniform kit ($75 value) and a North Texas Soccer “Merch” bag ($50 value – that includes a black dry-fit shirt)
WHISTLEMANIA 4 will be held on Saturday July 18, 2026, in Keller from 8:00am – 12:00pm
Be aware that the online lessons MUST be completed 72 hours prior to attend the field session clinic on July 18th.
REGISTRSTION for all other clinics will open JULY 20
The process to become a referee is a 2-part process.
Part 1 – ONLINE LESSONS
Part 2 – Attend an In-Person clinic
You can attend any clinic that makes sense with your location and schedule.
Age requirement – minimum age is 13
Cost - $80 this includes both parts of the process.
A 2027 badge will allow you to work the fall 2026 season and all of 2027.
Some FYI’s
Part 1 must be completed in full before you can select an in-person clinic.
Part 1 is a 6.5-hour session (for those 17 and younger)
Part 1 is 8 hour session (for those 18 and older) *Background check will be required
ALL Part 1 sessions are completed online. Get it done within a reasonable amount of time of registration. This way you don’t miss out on attending a clinic that is close to your home or any of the actual season.
Register to Become a Referee
Log into OMS https://ntxreferees.omgtsys.com/
Click on Find Clinic
Select – Entry USSF Referee – Never been a USSF Referee Before
Select – Part 1 of 2 Referee Online Lessons (click on info to register)
Create Member Account
Register/Pay - $80
Start/Finish Online Lesson
Select In-Person Clinic
Current list of In-Person clinics closest to Cooke County:
TO BE UPDATED
Be sure to email CCSA directly once you have registered for the USSF Referee course. This is will allow us to be sure your added to the referee pool and receive more information directly related to our league
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If you have a passion for the game of soccer, enjoying teaching others about the sport and like to earn money while doing the above, then becoming a referee is for you.
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Referees are provided with their first official USSF jersey and referee wallet
Referees are asked for their availability prior to each season
Games are assigned in advance with a minimum of 2 back to back assignments each game day
Hands on training is provided for at least your first 4 games and regularly throughout each season
Starting pay is $18 per game. Pay increases per age group
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Step by step instructions can be found on the North Texas State Soccer Association Referee website
Contact Cooke County Soccer directly if you would like to be added to our referee pool or if you have any other questions about becoming a USSF certified Referee.
