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Junior Track Registration

**Please note you MUST indicate at the bottom of this form that you have your parent's permission to include the requested information. You also must add your parent/guardian name(s) and contact information. The initial confirmation email will be sent to your primary email, and all email communication moving forward will also be sent to your parents/guardians. 

Junior Referee Program

Ages 11-12  (No Experience - Required)

The Junior Track is our entry-level program for new referees who are just starting their officiating journey. It’s designed to help young participants ages 11-12 build confidence and prepare for USSF certification once they turn 13.

Junior Referees become part of a supported development pool led by TRA’s Referee Development Team. The focus is on foundational skills, including positioning, communication, leadership, and decision-making while working local recreational games ages K-8th grade. Participants gain real-time experience through small-sided games and local mentoring, ensuring a positive and encouraging start to their referee career.

TRA Junior Game Day Kit

  • Referee coin

  • Basic referee watch

  • Gear bag

  • Whistle

  • Junior Referee Guidebook

  • TRA Junior Referee uniform (jersey, shorts, socks)

  • Water bottle

Each Junior Referee receives a TRA Junior Game Day Kit, which includes everything needed to arrive prepared and confident.

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The Commitment

1

Register

Register and pay the annual fee. Returning Junior Referees pay a reduced returning enrollment fee.

2

Train

Participate in one 2-hour in-person training session (March–April) and one 1.5-hour practice session (March–April).

3

Officiate

Work at least 5 recreational games during the season.

FAQ's

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Not Sure Which Program Fits You Best?

We know everyone’s journey is different, and choosing the right path can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry, we’re here to help!
Connect with our team, and we’ll guide you toward the program that matches your goals.

THE tra FAST TRACK PROGRAM TEAM

Behind the Fast Track Program is a team of respected leaders in the referee community who are nationally certified referee coaches, educators, and mentors whose collective experience spans every level of the game. Their insight and professionalism shape the curriculum, ensuring it reflects both the standards of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the realities referees face on the field today.

What makes this team truly unique is its collaboration with a grassroots advisory group where active referees who provide ongoing feedback on what officials need most right now. This partnership ensures that every element of Fast Track stays practical, relevant, and empowering for referees at every stage of their journey.

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Daneen Goncalves

TRA Chief Visionary Officer

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Paula Hildman

Curriculum Lead

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Ben Gutierrez

Curriculum Lead

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