Become a Referee with CYSA

CYSA relies on dedicated referees to ensure fair play and a great experience for our players. Referees earn money, gain leadership skills, and contribute to a healthy atmosphere for youth development.

CYSA will reimburse anyone who completes the registration process for the class fees and uniform gear AFTER THE FIRST GAME YOU REF.

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Requirements to Register

To begin the process, you must meet the following criteria and complete the required certification:

• Age: Minimum of 14 years old at the time of registration (You can register 1 month prior to turning 14).

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

• Identification: Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number required for payment.

• Uniform: Referee equipment kit (jerseys in multiple colors, referee flags, etc.) is required. Reimbursement is available.

• Attitude: Must have a good attitude about youth development, fair play, and creating a healthy atmosphere.

• Skills: Ability to constructively handle unfortunate and infrequent confrontation from fans, coaches, and players.

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The Weekly Assignment Process

Game Assignments: Charlestown games are the first choice but you have the ability to ref in surrounding towns.

• Grade 3-8: Games are on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring. (Beginning referees start with Grade 3/4 Games and move up with comfort.)

• Grade 9-12+: Games are on Sundays in the Spring only. (Seasoned refs only.)

Once you complete certification, you will connect with our Referee Assignor to start getting game assignments through Stack Officials.

1. Assignments: John Sanders Jr. will assign games on Sunday/Monday.

2. Accept/Decline: Referees must Accept or Decline game assignments in Stack Officials.

3. Open Games: John Sanders will send an email on Wednesday for open games—email him directly if you would like to ref one of them.

4. Scores: Enter the score in Stack Officials

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

6. Schedule: Payment is usually by month. (Example: You will get paid in May for the games you reffed in April.)

7. Confirmation: You will only get paid for games in which you enter the score or confirm your reffed status in Stack Officials.

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Resources and Contact

Referee Assignor: John Sanders Jr.  Phone: 508-510-9939 |  Email: johnsanders@massref.net

Charlestown Contact: Oliver Haydock Phone: 617-276-6034 | Email: ohaydock@charlestownsoccer.com

Stack Officials App: It is easier than ever to manage assignments and stay connected from your phone. Download on iOS | Download on Android

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Helpful Links:

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED

How to Register for US Soccer Learning Modules

How to Set Availability and Accept/Decline Games in Stack Officials