1.  How old do I have to be to referee games?

2.  What steps do I take to become a referee?

3.  When and where can I take the required training?

4.  What equipment do I need?

5.  Where do I get the equipment?

6.  Are there requirements for subsequent years?

 

7.  How are games assigned?

8.  What system of assignment does the Club use?

9.  What if I can’t referee a game I am assigned?

10. Who can I turn to for help with my game skills?

 

11. How do I report a game?

12. What steps do I take after a game to get paid?

13. How do I report serious problems that occurred during a game?

14. What is the pay scale?

 

 

 

To obtain a license, Grade 8 referee, you must be 12 years old.

 

You must take the Entry Level (Grade 8) Referee class, which is spread over four week nights (2 hrs per night) and one day (Sat), for a total of 18 hours of training, and you must attend all classes, and pass a final examination.

 

MVSC has a class every year, usually in early August (it will be listed on this page) and all of the neighboring leagues also have classes starting as early as February through July. To sign up for our class email Chris Lloyd, the Referee Assignor, at mvrefassignor@gmail.com MVSC will pay for the cost of the course; you have to pay the USSF registration fee ($40)

 

You will need to purchase the basic uniform package:

 

There are many outfits on the Internet that sell these items separately or as a basic package. Here are two of the best choices:

 

www.sunsetsoccer.com one of our local sponsors, and www.officialsports.com the official USSF sponsor.

 

 

After you obtain your Referee License, you are required to register annually with California North Referee Administration [CNRA]. Using the ID number that you received with your original badge, you can do so on the Internet, by paying the $40 fee with a credit card. Look at www.cnra.org, RENEW page for instructions.

 

You must also take at least five hours of in-service training during the year. In service clinics are given by our Club and are posted on this web site, or in the case of other Clubs, on CNRA’s and District V sites.

 

 

 

 

Games are assigned on the basis of a rigorous system of assessments of the referee’s game management skill level. All rookies start in Recreation games, or as ARs in Competitive games. As your eagerness and people skills flourish, you will advance to older divisions in Recreation and centers in Competitive games. If you think you are ready for bigger games call the Assignor.

 

The Club uses a"REQUEST/CONFIRM" Internet based system of assigning. You access the website by logging in with your ID and password at: http://www.iSocs.com

 

Once you are on the site you will see games listed according to your ranking. You can then request those games.

 

Email Notifications are sent to the referee whenever assignments are made, changed, requested, or confirmed.

 

Referees MUST check iSocs frequently to see when games are postponed, cancelled, changed to a different time, date, or venue.

 

 

If you need to turn back a game, please do so with enough time for the Assignor to be able to get a replacement referee. That usually means at least 48 hours ahead. ’Turn back’ is a feature of the Assigning System and it automatically sends an e-mail to the Assignor. In an emergency, call, and e-mail your Assignor.

 

We have a group of experienced referees that are here to help you by watching your games and mentoring you. Remember that even FIFA referees have mentors, assessors and instructors working with them every week to improve their game. Call your Assignor if you wish to participate.

 

 

 

You don’t have to.  Game scores are reported by the team’s coach or manager. In the event of a competitive game you should keep a simple record of the game in the event of a dispute over the outcome of the game.

 

A key component of a Game Report is the record of any of the following:

 Injuries

 Problems or safety issues with field and or equipment

 Disciplinary actions taken by you (RED or YELLOW card)

 

If you have any of the three items to report, please do so via e-mail to your Assignor. Should you eject a player or coach,  fill out the 24 Hour Report that you can download from this site (see DOWNLOADS) and e-mail it to you Assignor before the day is out. You should also call the Assignor to let him know of the ejection.

 

 

Payments is made from the electronic file created by the assigning software and you need not do anything else to get paid. Payments are made shortly after the end of the month in October, November and December.

 

 

All injuries and ejections are reported by e-mail to your Assignor and by phone to the Assignor at the earliest possibility. If your game is delayed because of paramedic equipment on the pitch, take the opportunity to call the Assignor and let him know: 415.307.0706.

 

Your pay is based on the competitive level of the game, the age of the players, the length of the game, and your officiating level. Pay ranges from $20 - $60 per game for Center Referees, and from $10 - $25 for Assistant Referees. Last year several youth referees earned considerably more than $1,000 for the season!