Referees

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Become A Referee

There's a referee shortage, and BAC wants to help. If you or your teenager love the game, refereeing keeps you in it.

Who can do it. In New Hampshire you need to be at least 13 and have your own email address.

How it works. You create a profile in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center, finish the online course, then attend a 2-hour classroom session and a 2-hour field session. Adults 18 and older also complete a background screening and SafeSport training.

When. Courses usually run January through April and again in July and August. The NH State Referee Committee posts the dates and fees.

Questions about refereeing BAC games? Email board@bedfordac.com.

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Respect Our Referees

Referees make our games possible. Players, coaches and families are expected to treat them with respect, win or lose.

U.S. Soccer's policy. The Referee Abuse Prevention policy (Policy 531-9) covers physical and non-physical abuse of referees in youth and amateur soccer. Penalties are suspensions for a number of games, a period of time, or both, depending on how serious it is.

At BAC. Our Code of Conduct applies at every practice and game. If you see a referee being mistreated at a BAC game, email board@bedfordac.com.