Where does the club get referees for the games?

Most of the referees are local youth, but we would like to have more adult referees. Regarding the youth, the club encourages its players to consider becoming referees. Please see the Referees section for more information regarding how you can become a referee.

Please treat the referees with respect. Keep in mind that these teenagers are usually players who are doing refereeing mostly for the money, and because they like soccer. They are trying to do their best out on the field. Yelling at them or berating them won't help them in this task. Please keep all sideline comments positive. Thank the referee after the game, even if you don't agree with the calls, or feel that a better job could've been done. One of the reasons we have insufficient numbers of referees is that many of these teenagers quit refereeing after about 3 or 4 years, and the common reason they give is that they're tired of being yelled at by the coaches and parents. These teenagers are your neighbors, and it's likely your son or daughter may be one of them someday. Treat them with respect. Leave it to the coach to talk with the referee if there is a need. The sad fact is that we lose 1/3 of the referees in the state each year due to abuse from the sidelines.

But we would definitely like to have more adult referees. If you're unsure how to assist the club or your team, then attend one of the referee training clinics, learn more about the game, and go out and referee a few games!