There are a few referee courses being offered this season in our areas. We are looking for new referees and referees that need to upgrade their current grade. If you are a Grade 9 or Grade 8 referee for 2014 and need to renew your certification, you can attend the All Referee Training in Dallas for FREE - https://ntxreferees.gameofficials.net/public/class/classSearch.cfm?classTypeID=383

Grade 9 Referee Course (Age 12 years and up)
1/24/2015 - CLEBURNE - Cost $75
https://ntxreferees.gameofficials.net/public/class/classRegister.cfm?classID=11776

This allows the new official to referee Indirect Free Kick games only. This means up to U8 Recreational.
Cost for this course includes the first year of registration as a referee.

Grade 8 Referee Course (Age 13 and up)
1/31/2015 - BURLESON - Cost $80
https://ntxreferees.gameofficials.net/public/class/classRegister.cfm?classID=11623

This allows the new official to Center and be an Assistant Referee up to U16 age level.
Course includes an online session and test that must be completed before the onsite course
Cost for this course includes the first year of registration as a referee.

Grade 8 Referee Course (Age 13 and up)
2/14/2015 - WEATHERFORD - Cost $80
https://ntxreferees.gameofficials.net/public/class/classRegister.cfm?classID=11476

This allows the new official to Center and be an Assistant Referee up to U16 age level.
Course includes an online session and test that must be completed before the onsite course
Cost for this course includes the first year of registration as a referee.

Grade 7 Upgrade Course for current Grade 8 Referees

Anytime - ONLINE - $55.00
https://ntxreferees.gameofficials.net/public/class/classRegister.cfm?classID=11748

Grade 7 referees may officiate matches up to the U17-U19 youth and Adult Amateur levels. Effective Jan 1, 2015 all officials working at these levels must be at least Grade 7.

This course is available to Grade 8 referees who are currently registered for 2014 and for Grade 7 2015 Re-certification. The course consists of six video sessions + an exam and will require approximately 2 hours to complete. Pause and resume as needed.

If you cannot attend any of these courses during these dates, please consider another course at another location.

Grade 8 Courses - https://ntxreferees.gameofficials.net/public/class/classSearch.cfm?classTypeID=1201
Grade 9 Courses - https://ntxreferees.gameofficials.net/public/class/classSearch.cfm?classTypeID=591