New Referees: Step-By-Step Guide
This page contains the step by step process for referee onboarding with Lazers and AFC Lightning.
This page is for Certified Referees - 13 years and older. Click here or the Junior Referee Program for ages 12 and younger.
STEP 1 - Get Certified
STEP 1 - Get Certified
You need to be 13 years old to create a learning center account and register.
NEW GRASSROOTS REFEREE CLASS - Sunday March 2nd at 1p at PAC
For registration, go to the US Soccer Learning Center or Click here for the direct link to the class.
Some Resources for New Officials:
- Georgia Soccer Referee Site: https://www.georgiasoccer.org/referees/
- Referee Code of Conduct: https://www.georgiasoccer.org/referee-code-of-conduct/
If you have any questions on Certification, Email assignor@lazers.soccer
STEP 2 - Assignment Platform - Request an Arbiter Account
STEP 2 - Assignment Platform - Request an Arbiter Account
First, Request a Arbiter account by filling out this form. You must do this to get assigned to games and to get paid for working them.
This form is submitted to the assigning team and will be setup at the next convenient time. Please be patient as this is not an automated process.
STEP 3 - Setup your Arbiter Account
STEP 3 - Setup your Arbiter Account
Once you have received your invite, complete the setup of your Arbiter account.
- Thoroughly setup all requested information in the profile. (Minor referees need to enter their parents information in the profile as well.)
- Setup your pay account through ArbiterPay. ArbiterPay works like Venmo and must be setup in order to receive payments.
Need help with Arbiter? Click here for the Arbiter help section that has step by step procedures.