Connecticut State Referee Program

05/15/2026

This weekend is Silent Sidelines. Comments from spectators that can be heard by players, referees or opponents are to be avoided. Applause is permitted and encouraged.
Please note, Referees are not responsible for the enforcement of Silent Sidelines, but they can remind coaches before and during the game. Read more about this initiative here: https://www.cjsa.org/silet-sidelines/

05/08/2026

A reminder before games this weekend:

CSRP has implemented Give the Game Back to the Kids initiative. Referees should deal with inappropriate behavior by adults and spectators according to this protocol: https://www.ctreferee.net/give-the-game-back-to-the-kids/

The Laws of the Game specify the offenses that result in yellow and red card for players and coaches: https://www.theifab.com/laws/latest/fouls-and-misconduct/ -action

Unusual incidents, including ejections, must be noted in a supplemental report. CSRP has this guide to help write supplementals: https://www.ctreferee.net/supplemental-report-guide-2/

04/23/2026

Have you ever wondered what U.S. Soccer National Match Official camp is like? Follow along as retired USWNT player Meghan Klingenberg attends this years' camp.

54 likes, 5 comments. "Kling Goes to Referee Camp"

04/21/2026

Are you a former referee who missed being on field this past weekend? There's still time to recertify for 2026, and get back in the game. For more information: https://www.ctreferee.net/2025-2026-csrp-recertification

04/20/2026

Congratulations to CSRP referee Colby Johnson, who had his first PRO assignment as a referee yesterday.

And belated congratulations to CSRP referee Colin Fairchild, who had his first PRO assignment as a last minute fill-in last weekend.

04/17/2026

The final four field sessions for the Spring are now scheduled. These are the last opportunities to complete the in-person requirement of new referee training.

Officials can learn new skills, make new friends, and earn money while being part of the game. New referee certification requires a combination of online and in-person courses. The online courses can be done at your own pace. For more information and to begin registration visit: https://www.ctreferee.net/become-a-referee

04/14/2026

Congratulations Penelope!

04/10/2026

Congratulations to the 8 U.S. Soccer referees who have been selected to officiate at the World Cup this summer!

NEWS: FIFA has appointed a record eight U.S. Soccer Referees for this summer's FIFA World Cup second most of any country in the world.

Among them, Tori Penso is one of only two women referees appointed and along with Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt, makes up the only all-woman referee trio selected for the tournament.

Congrats to all eight of our World Cup-bound match officials!

04/09/2026

Congratulations Luke!

04/07/2026

As the Spring Season begins, there are still a few opportunities to complete New Referee registration.

Officials can learn new skills, make new friends, and earn money while being part of the game. New referee certification requires a combination of online and in-person courses. The online courses can be done at your own pace. Several in-person clinics are currently scheduled across the state, with more to come leading up to the spring season. For more information and to begin registration visit: https://www.ctreferee.net/become-a-referee/