BECOME A REFEREE
CC United soccer club
Referees are essential to every match. Step in, earn money, and support your club with guidance from The Referee Advocates.
Games Can’t Happen Without Referees
Our club is honored to be recognized as a TRA-Approved Partner, a distinction that reflects our commitment to shared standards that elevate and support every referee, player, and coach on our fields.
By partnering with The Referee Advocates, we’ve invested in a proven referee development framework that strengthens professionalism, mentorship, and accountability across our game days. Together, we’re helping create a culture where referees are supported, players thrive, and families experience the game at its best.
The TRA Approved Badge
A Standard Worth Standing Behind
Your club is committed to developing players, and referees are a key part of the game. With support from The Referee Advocates, you’ll have a clear path to get started and grow.
The TRA Approved Badge represents a shared commitment between clubs, referees, and The Referee Advocates to build a more professional, respectful, and sustainable game-day environment.
TRA Approved clubs:
Provide mentorship and on-field guidance to help you grow.
Enforce accountability for coaches, parents, and staff.
Offer fair pay, equitable assignments, and a safe atmosphere.
Create development and retention plans that help referees succeed.
HOW IT WORKS
Getting Started is Simple
Your club is committed to developing players, and referees are a key part of the game. With support from The Referee Advocates, you’ll have a clear path to get started and grow.
Get Certified
Register to get the annual USSF license. This certification is required to work games! You must be at least 13 years old to be able to register for a course.
Apply with TRA
Complete TRA Referee Application to join the referee community. Once you are onboarded, you will get access to games based on your level and experience.
Start Officiating!
Start working games for your club with TRA support, mentorship, and a community behind you.
If you're 11-12, you can get trained with The Referee Advocates in the Junior Program.
Why Become a Referee
Games Can’t Happen Without Referees
Your club is committed to developing players, and referees are a key part of the game. With support from The Referee Advocates, you’ll have a clear path to get started and grow.n
Get Paid
Earn money while staying active in the sport you love
Build Confidence & Skills
Develop leadership, decision-making, and communication
Stay in the Game
Be part of CC United and the local soccer community
Not Sure If This Is for You?
No experience?
We’ll guide you!
New to refereeing?
TRA offer development programs with extra support.
Busy schedule?
Assignments are flexible. Referees are independent contractors and they manage their own schedule!
Young or just starting out?
This is the perfect place to begin!
Ready to Get Started?
2150 3rd Street
Suite 16
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
