Training and Development
District 2 offers opportunities for training and development to all levels of soccer referees and aspiring soccer referees. The District 2 Instruction program trains and certifies instructors to conduct clinics and testing sessions for referees, and certifies assignors to assign referees. Similarly the District 2 Assesment program trains and certifies assessors to evaluate referees and assist them in their development.
Instruction for Referees
The District 2 Instruction program offers entry-level clinics to referee candidates and in-service clinics to current referees. The program also conducts Fun Runs for physical fitness testing.
To become an instructor, read about the District 2 Instruction program.
Instruction for Assignors
The Referee Assignor Class is an official 8-hour USSF class that will teach you the protocols and rules around assigning referees to USSF sanctioned games. Many leagues and clubs are required to have a certified Referee Assignor.
This class is also a great way to network with other assignors and learn ways to make your job as an assignor easier.
- USSF assignor license (includes insurance).
- Tips and techniques for recruiting and retaining referees.
- Principles of matching referees to the game.
- Tips and techniques of assigning for league games and tournaments.
- Suggestions on handling no-shows, turn-backs, and complaints.
- And more.
| Dates and Times | Saturday June 5, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Location |
Family Resource Referral Center 509 W Weber Ave, ste. 103 Stockton 95203 |
| Instructor | Tom Starr, State Youth Referee Administrator. Mr. Starr is a State Instructor, State Assessor, State Referee emeritus, and the assignor for all CYSA State Cup round of 16 and following games; CYSA Association Cup round of 16 and following games. |
| Cost | $10 includes cost of the license. |
| Requirements | Participants must have USSF referee licenses and be assignors for CYSA or CSAN-affiliated leagues. |
| How to register |
Contact Douglas Chard, District 8 Director of Assessment. 209-603-3549 DouglasChard1@aol.com |
Directions to the clinic:
From I-5
- In Stockton, exit onto CA-4 (crosstown freeway) east
- Exit at El Dorado and Center Streets (first exit)
- Go north on El Dorado to Weber (2nd traffic light not counting the traffic lights at the freeway)
- Go west about one-half mile. Just past the stop sign are 2 five-story buildings. The second one is 509 W Weber. Park in the northwest section of the parking lot. Entrance is on the west side of the building.
From CA-99
- In Stockton, exit onto CA-4 (crosstown freeway) west
- Exit at El Dorado and Center Streets.
- Go north on El Dorado to Weber (2nd traffic light not counting the traffic lights at the freeway)
- Go west about one-half mile. Just past the stop sign are 2 five-story buildings. The second one is 509 W Weber. Park in the northwest section of the parking lot. Entrance is on the west side of the building.
Assessment of Referees
The District 2 Assessment program offers current referees the opportunity to be evaluated or assessed on games. Assessors are teachers and coaches of referees, and help referees develop their skills and improve their knowledge of the game.
To request an assessment or to become an assessor, read more information about the District 2 Assessment program.