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 RefInsight.

1. Assignments: John Sanders Jr. will assign games on Sunday/Monday.
2. Accept/Decline: Referees must Accept or Decline game assignments in RefInsight.
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 RefInsight.
5. Banking: Be sure to enter your banking information in RefInsight.
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.

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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
  • NEW THIS YEAR: Scheduling will be handled by RefInsight.  You should receive a link to setup an account.  If not contact John Sanders. 

 

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Helpful Links:

• • CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED
  • How to Register for US Soccer Learning Modules
  • RefInisght Onboarding Guide
  • RefInisght Parent Guide