SYSA is continually looking for quality referees to add to our pool. We offer recreational games almost every weekend from August 26th - November 4th. You will get a weekly email list of open games be able to select your games to officiate on a first come first serve basis. The beginning referee is Grade 9. It requires class attendance for one day and passing a written exam. You must be at least 12 years old to attend the class. As an incentive to get certified, SYSA will reimburse the $45 fee for a new referee to get certified once they referee 5 games with us during the year. Make good money, have some fun, ref with SYSA.  After six months of experience as a Grade 9 referee, you may take a 1 day Bridge course and exam and upgrade to a Grade 8 referee which allows you to ref classic or rec. games. Contact the SYSA to find out about a referee class.

Tucker Patterson is our Head Referee and Referee Assignor.
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REFEREE ASSIGNOR GUIDELINES

Equipment

Yellow shirt (long or short sleeve), Solid black shorts, black socks with white stripes, black cleats, latest referee patch. Also, flags, whistle, watch, and card set.  Shirt tucked in and socks pulled up, no visible jewelry.



Game assignments

I will try to make sure everyone gets a fair amount of work although not everyone will get the same number of games.

If you want to start doing centers for games let me know and we can start you on the small sided U10 games.

If you have to cancel an assignment let me know as soon as possible. Do not contact another referee and ask them to take your place.

Games must start on time. Be ready at field 20-30 minutes before game time. All players require shin guards and socks covering the shin guards.

Check in team, equipment and roster. Coaches must be listed on the roster. No one is allowed on team side of field without being on the roster.



2.1 CODE OF ETHICS FOR REFEREES (from United States Soccer Federation)


I will always maintain the utmost respect for the game of soccer.

I will conduct myself honorably at all times and maintain the dignity of my position.

I will always honor an assignment or any other contractual obligation.

I will attend training meetings and clinics so as to know the Laws of the Game, their proper interpretation and their application.

I will always strive to achieve maximum team work with my fellow officials.

I will be loyal to my fellow officials and never knowingly promote criticism of them.

I will be in good physical condition.

I will control the players effectively by being courteous and considerate without sacrificing firmness.

I will do my utmost to assist my fellow officials to better themselves and their work.

I will not make statements about any game except to clarify an interpretation of the Laws of the Game.

I will not discriminate against, or take undue advantage of any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.