Welcome to The Referee Goup. If you'd like a little more background information about us, check out the Information segment of our Site.
The Referee Goup is a referee administration, assignment and development organization serving youth, adult, recreational, competitive, academy and tournament soccer throughout the Puget Sound region. Our purpose is not simply to cover matches but to recruit, train, mentor and support referees through structured development pathways that improve officiating quality and strengthen the overall match-day experience for players, coaches, clubs, leagues, families and officials.
May LOTG Points of Emphasis
Download FIFA Considerations - Use these considerations with match situations based on the principles of The Laws of the Game
All referees need to download the official IFAB app:
bit.ly/LawsAppAndroid / bit.ly/LawsApp_iOS
If you are a new referee, or are new to TRG, Register Here.
Are you interested in becoming a referee? Start here with the Washington State Referee Committee
The Laws of the Game and the US Soccer Referee Program are helpful resources for Referees, Coaches, Players and Spectators.
Finally, please see FIFA for general information about the game in its international context.
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| TRG Summer Tournament Series | | TRG Summer Tournament Dates
June 20-23 Rainier Challenge Girls - WPFC Complex
June 20 Seattle World Cup 5v5 Jamboree - Magnuson Park
June 26-29 Rainier Challenge Boys - WPFC Complex
July 12 Shoreline World Cup 5v5 Jamboree - Shoreline Complex
July 31-Aug 2 ECNL Showcase - WPFC Complex
July ... |
| Tax Form 1099 and Tax Ideas | | 1099s have been routed through email 📧 to all officials who earned more than $600 💰 in the 2025 tax year. Note they are not available on our site for download this year.
- Soo-Hui and the Zipp's referee groups have been sent through their Mercury payment system
- All other groups on TRG have been r... |
| Officially Speaking! Referee Pursuit - Discussion / Mentoring Forum - 615p Zoom | |
Officially Speaking! Open Discussion Mentoring Forum 615p
Discussion Topic: Open Forum & Q&A
The purpose of mentoring is to grow by tapping into knowledge and experience of someone further along than ourself. It's the best way to accelerate our development as a referee. Mentorship has been the #1 focus fo... |
| Follow Us On Instagram | | Follow us on Instagram @therefereegroup.wa ⚽ Weekly and Daily Giveaways 🎁🎈🎇 |
| Referee Pursuit: US Soccer Women's Referee Initiative | | ** NEW US Soccer Women's Referee Initiative **
Hello Ladies of greater Seattle area! I want to take a minute and make sure you heard about a new initiative from US Soccer. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from other women who want to share their experiences and invest in our growth and success.
Na... |
| Referee Pursuit: Download LOTG Mobile App | | Download The Laws Of The Game 2024/2025.
This is a valuable tool for learning and staying up to date with the current LOTG. Most referees will review questions or concerns at halftime or after a match to clarify questions and uncertainty. |
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