The 2025 updated version of the IREF Recreational Soccer Referee course for certification. This course is tailored for youth referees who want to develop their skills and knowledge of Youth Soccer Refereeing.

For club and organization administrators: Learn how to use IREF’s website and tools to manage referees, certifications, and pages.

This course covers the most misunderstood calls and procedures in soccer: Signals, taking of free kick, handling, advantage, what is dissent, how to talk to a referee, how to support the referee crew, and more.

This course is for referees who previously certified and are returning to improve their match management skills.

Introduction to the IREF website including creating and managing accounts, taking courses and quizzes, and online shopping and coupon redemption.