There are fees associated with becoming a USSoccer referee. This page outlines the basic costs for a referee earning his/her first Grassroots Referee license.
USSoccer Registration Fee – $20.00
South Carolina Referees Registration/Clinic/Admin Fee – $80.00
Background Check (18+) – $35.00
Local Fees – $15.00
Uniforms (jersey, shorts, socks, whistle, cards, etc.) – $100.00
The annual recertification administrative-only fees are as follows (does not include US Soccer Registration fee):
Background Check (18+) – $35.00
Grassroots Referee – $80.00 (online only)
Regional Referee – $300.00 (includes cost of covering two assessments…should a referee fail any assessment, they will be responsible for paying $100 to cover another assessment).
**Please note this is only a general guide and costs may be higher or lower and there may be other costs associated with certification.