Referee Training Resources

Below are some resources that we have curated from the Minnesota State Referee Committee (MNSRC) and IFAB (International Football Association Board).

Please review the documents and videos to become familiar with the Laws of the Game.

1. IFAB - Laws of the Game (PDF document)

2. 2023/2024 Changes to the Laws of the Game (video) (or PDF document found here)

3. Referee Mechanics (video)

4. Assistant Referee Mechanics – Part 1(video) & Part 2 (video)

5. Review of Eight Restarts (video)

6. Law 12: Review of Handling Clause (video)

7. Small Sided Rules: Heading and Build-Out Line (video) – relevant for A - D divisions

8. Procedures for Managing Hostile Coaches (video)

9. Procedures for Managing Hostile Spectators (video)

10. Weather Management (video)

Referee Clinic Dates and Locations

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 3:00 - 4:30pm at Flying Cloud Fields
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 3:00 - 4:30pm at Flying Cloud Fields

Each session will cover the fundamentals of refereeing including, but not limited to: referee hand signals, whistle protocol, assistant referee flag signals, league rules by division, and more.

Any questions?  Email [email protected].