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Without referees, games cannot be played in a safe and fair manner. TCSA employs referees from age fourteen through adulthood to officiate our recreational and travel soccer games. We work to develop referee skills from their initial sign-up through hands-on training. Through our program, referees should expect to receive some or all of the following benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay that increases with experience
- An opportunity to make your own schedule -- you pick what times you’re going to work
- Classroom trainings to help understand how a referee thinks – makes you a better player
- On-field training with an ability to communicate with our leaders and mentors during games
- Develop communication and professionalism skills working with kids and adults at the same time
- A resume builder – many referees use us as a reference on college and job applications
All NEW referees under the age of 18 enter as a Level 1 referee. All referees age 18 and above are Level 4 referees.
Take a two-part training before their first season
Attend a two-hour, one-part training before
each following season
Ref all games with a partner (typically a Level 3 referee)
in a two-man system
Are able to ref only for U8 and U9/U10 games
Will receive a headset guided game within the first
three weeks of the season
Attend the same two-hour, one-part training before
each season
Ref all games with a partner (typically another Level 2 referee) in a two-man system
Are able to ref U8, U9/U10, or U12 games
Peer mentor referees, typically juniors or seniors in high school
Chosen by the Referee Directors and Assignor based on merit and desire
Generally paired with a new Level 1 referee in a two-man system
Take an active leadership role on the field to develop new referee skills
Attend a one-hour mentor referee training prior to each season
Are able to ref U8, U9/U10, or U12 games
Immediately become Level 4 upon turning 18, or starting after age 18 in our program
Attend a one-hour rules review, areas of focus, and new rules training prior to each season
Can work all levels of games
May choose to work games solo or with a partner
0-15 games = $12 per game
16-34 games = $14 per game
35+ games = $16 per game
BONUS:
Filling out your ENTIRE game card correctly = $3 per game
All games = $22 per game
Eligible for the game card BONUS
Promoted to Level 3 based on skills, experience,
and leadership
Anyone 18 years or older
All games = $32 per game
Travel certified = $5 BONUS per game
Season-end awards = $30 for all awards
Kyle Nicely Referee of the Season = $100 BONUS
Referral Bonus: $25 for each referee you refer into the program
If you are interested in becoming a referee in our program, please contact Anne Iwinski.
Returning Referees
Level 1 & 2 Referees
Monday, July 10th - 7:00-9:00pm - Breen Park
Thursday, July 20th - 7:00-9:00pm - Breen Park
Level 3 & 4 Referees
Monday, July 17th - 7:00-8:00pm - Breen Park
Thursday, July 27th - 7:00-8:00pm - Breen Park
New Referees
New Referee Part 1: Administrative
Thursday, July 13th - 6:30-9:00pm - Breen Park
Monday, August 7th - 6:30-9:00pm - Breen Park
New Referee Part 2: Laws of the Game
Monday, July 24th - 6:30-9:00 - Breen Park
Thursday, August 10th - 6:30-9:00 - Breen Park
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