Ideally, first time referees would start with the local PRSC ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING. This is a great introduction to soccer officiating. The PRSC certification would enable them to be assigned as referees for the recreational House League program or Assistant Referees for younger aged club matches.
After a year's experience, returning referees can recertify within the PRSC referee program to receive more challenging House League or AR assignments or opt to become USSF Certified. The USSF First Time Referee certification program is administered by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) in association with the Illinois State Referee Committee (ISRC). In addition to assignments in the House League (at a higher pay rate) and as an AR for the older club age levels, USSF certified referees can be assigned as a center referee for age appropriate club matches.
Please click on the Referee Progression page below for additional information.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE LOCAL 2026 ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING PROGRAMS
New Assistant Referee (AR) Clinic
This clinic is for individuals in 7th grade or who will be 13 years old by April 1, 2026.
New ARs will be assigned line responsibilities for U8, U9, and U10 Park Ridge travel team games.
Candidates must attend one of two, 3 hour AR Training Sessions
February 21st or 28th
Sessions will run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the
Park Room at the Maine Park Leisure Center
Cost: Free
New House League (HL) Referee Clinic
This clinic is for Individuals in 8th grade or who are 14 years of age by April 1, 2026.
New HL Referees will be assigned age-appropriate House League games.
Training consists of 4 four sessions. Candidate must attend all sessions
February 17th, 19th, 23rd and 25th
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Park Room at the Maine Park Leisure Center
Cost: Free
To register for the local entry level training sessions, download and complete the registration form below. Check the box for either the House League or Assistant Referee Training. If you choose the AR training, please indicate a preferred session. Registration will close for both sessions on January 30, 2026.
As an alternate to the local training, you may choose instead to take the US Soccer Federation’s Entry Level First Tme Referee Course. This course is administered by the US Soccer Federation (USSF) in association with the Illinois Soccer Referee Committee (ISRC). It is open for individuals 13 years of age or older. The training consists of two parts, an online session that candidates complete on their own and an in-person training session hosted by the ISRC. First year referees that complete this training would be eligible for assignments as an AR and in the House League. Additional information about this option is available in the link below.
For questions, email Jerry Aulisio at jaulisio@comcast.net or call at (312) 246-8850.