August 8th, RAPID CITY

Here is the information for the NEW REFEREE course in Rapid City. 

Please click on the appropriate class link below. 

Course Administrator and Contact:  Chad Landis    email: rapidcitysoccerrefs@gmail.com

Location:

Field Training - Dakota Fields (BHR Complex)

Field Training

Dakota Fields  3737 North Elk Vale Road.   Rapid City, SD. 57703

08/08/26 - 9 AM to 11 AM MT

Classroom Training - West River Electric Community Room

Classroom and AssignrR Training

West River Electric.  3250 East Highway 44.   Rapid City, SD. 57703

08/08/26  - 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

South Dakota - 2026/2027 New Referee (Outdoor) Certification & In-Person Field Training - For New Outdoor Referees Only  Class Link: RAPID CITY - AUGUST 8 NEW REFEREE CLASS

STEPS FOR THE COURSE

First Time Referee Registration and Certification steps

New Referee - Online Course.

Complete the tasks listed under the Assignments tab. The online course should take you 4.5-6.0 hours to complete.

To be completed prior to In-person course date

Compliance Assignments(Online)

Background Screening(*separate nonrefundable fee) - Required for ages 18+ only

SafeSport Training - Required for ages 18+ only

Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments - Required for all ages

Course Assignments(Online)

2027 First Time Referee - Module 1 (How to Use this Course)

2027 First Time Referee - Module 2 (Welcome to the Whistle)

2027 First Time Referee - Module 3 (Introduction to the Laws of the Game)

2027 First Time Referee - Module 4 (Recognizing Fouls)

2027 First Time Referee - Module 5 (Offside Foundations)

2027 First Time Referee - Module 6 (Positioning & Game Awareness)

2027 First Time Referee - Module 7 (Teamwork & Communication)

2027 First Time Referee - Module 8 (Managing Your First Games)

2027 First Time Referee - Module 9 (First Games & Next Steps)

2027 First Time Referee - Module 10 (First Time Assessment)

2027 First Time Referee - Module 11 (Course Complete)

2027 Laws of the Game Update - IFAB's 2027 Laws of the Game Update

In-Person Field Training(In-Person)

FAQ

Where do I find my online course assignments that I need to complete the First Time Referee Course?

https://ussf.my.site.com/lcsupport/s/article/How-do-I-find-my-course-assignments

Login to US Soccer Learning Center - https://learning.ussoccer.com/

Once logged into the Learning Center, click the red My Courses button > Start/Resume > Assignments. This should display all the necessary requirements to be completed. Successfully completing all assignments is required to earn your Referee License.

Separate In-Person Field Training Required for License