The ROR program is an active campaign designed to make a better environment for our referees. It is a result of a brainstorming session by the Minnesota State Referee Committee as we looked for ways to fix what had become a sometimes toxic environment for soccer referees in Minnesota. We have found that a large majority of inappropriate behavior is towards referees who are minors. This program's goal is to create awareness that referees should always be treated with respect and dignity, to ensure the youth soccer environment is enjoyable for everyone.

We want to educate the soccer community on the challenges that soccer officials face, not just in terms of the environment they work in, but also the way they go about making decisions and the basics of the rules of the sport. Ultimately, all we ask is for patience. Since most of our referees are young and inexperienced, they are trying to learn the trade. Being a referee is not an easy job. With your help, we can retain many of these referees so they can get better, and maybe along the way, we'll recruit one or two of you to join our ranks!

Click Here for the link to the online course.