BRYC hosts certification classes at W.T. Woodson High School and Frost Middle School in Fairfax.  These classes are for new referees and are usually scheduled in March and August.  Our instructors are Mr. Harvey Finberg and Mr. Tom Costigan, both US Soccer Federation (USSF) certified instructors who have trained BRYC referees for many years.    

Upon successful completion of the class, you will be certified as a USSF Grade 9 referee.  This certification is appropriate for officiating recreational youth soccer games through age 14.  After two seasons, you will take another class to upgrade to USSF Grade 8 referee.  The Grade 8 certification is appropriate for officiating all levels of youth soccer in Virginia. 

The classes generally meet for a total of nine hours over several days, including a 2-3 hour on-field session.

New referees must attend the entire instructional program to receive certification.  Parents of youth referees may audit the class for free.  There is no minimum age to attend the class and be certified to officiate games.  However, Virginia child-labor laws prohibit youth referees from working for pay until they are 12 years old.

Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.   Cost is $40.00. 

For a list of all available classes in Northern Virginia, see www.vadcsoccerref.com.   The BRYC "New 9" classes will appear on the list in early March and early August.