Become a Referee

CYSA wil reimburse anyone who completes the registration process for the class fees and uniform gear.

Requirements:

  • *Minimum of 14 years old at time of registration (You can register 1 month prior)

  • *Initial certification and annual recertification with Mass Youth Soccer including game rules, player safety, and referee guidance

  • *Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number required for payment

  • *Referee equipment kit: Referee jerseys in multiple colors, referee flags  <<  Reimbursement available

  • *A good attitude about youth development, fair play, and creating a healthy atmosphere

  • *Ability to constructively handle unfortunate and infrequent confrontation from fans, coaches, and players

  • *Be prepared to ref for Charlestown and Middlesex Youth Soccer games:  

    • Grade 3-8 on Saturdays - Fall and Spring (Beginning refs start with Grade 3/4 Games and move up with comfort)

    • Grade 9-12+ on Sundays - Spring Only (Seasoned refs only)

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED

Once you complete the above, connect with our referee assignor to start getting games.  You must create a login on StackOfficials and set your availability.

John Sanders Jr
76 Cedar Street
Somerville, MA 2143
Phone: 508-510-9939
Email: jsanders025@comcast.net

 

Contact Dave Serpa |  davidserpa@hotmail.com  | 617-680-6121 with any questions

Some Helpful Links

How to Register for US Soccer Learning Modules

How to Set Availability and Accept/Decline Games in StackOfficals

Notes on weekly process

1-John Sanders will assign games - Sun/Mon

2-Accept/Decline games in Stack Officials

3-John Sanders will send an email on Wednesday for open games - email him directly if you would like ref one of them

4-After your game, enter the score in Stack Officials

5-Be sure to enter your banking information in Stack Officials so you can get paid

6-Payment is usually by month - example: You will get paid in May for the games you reffed in April

7-You will only get paid for games in which you enter the score or confirm you reffed in Stack Officials

Age Group: Grade 3/4

(7v7, 50 minutes) 

Head Ref / Center Ref: $35/game

Age Group: Grade 5/6

(9v9, 60 minutes) 

Head Ref / Center Ref: $45/game

Age Group: Grade 7/8

(9v9, 70 minutes) 

Head Ref / Center Ref: $60/game