Recertification for 2026 is Open!

Recertification for Referees for 2026 is OPEN!
Referee recertification is all online, comprised of online lessons, as well as maintaining updated background clearances and annual Safesport completion.

Contact joanfeeney@epsasoccer.org with questions.

Guidelines for completing your Recertification

1. Log into your OMS account
2. Click on Registration tab > click on Register for a Clinic or Fitness Test
3. Go through the prompts
4. Select a recert clinic and pay the registration fee- REFUNDS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE, AS OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES HAVE CHANGED (7/1/2025)
5. Return to your OMS home page and click on Online Lessons
6. Complete all of the online lessons
7. NOTE: Your US Learning Center and OMS information MUST be current and accurate!

Background clearances must be up to date

1. Review the requirements here. The expiration date is on your home page.
2. To upload new clearances:
   1. Click on Administration tab > click on Update Safesport/Background Status
   2. Coose and upload each document individually

Safesport must be done every 12 months

1.  Safesport must be done every 12 months.
2. To take Safesport or the Refresher:
   1. Log into learning.ussoccer.com/referee
   2. Go to Courses > Available courses > Supplemental courses > Safesport
3. You can also go directly to www.safesporttrained.org.
   1. Log in and go to the Catalog and complete the full course, or one of the Refreshers if applicable.
   2. There is no charge for Safesport.