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Referee Training and Licensing Schedule
JLYSL will host a USSF/CNRA Grassroots Referee Course that is already open to candidates.
It will conclude with a 3-hour In Person Field Session on either Friday, March 15th, 2024.
We need commitment from both Comp & Rec teams that includes adults (coaches/team managers/parents)
in addition to players who are 13 years old and older.
Please sign-up directly to the USSF Learning Center and take the course.
It is an on-line course until the final ‘In Person Field Session’.
What
USSF Grassroots (new) Referees Course
When
On-Line: Currently open to candidates through Monday, March 11th.
Field Session: Friday, March 15th from 6~9pm.
Where
On-Line via the following link:
https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/10000006/details/20000041
Field Session: Academy Of Alameda.
Cost To You
Please pay the Registration Fee. To encourage you to get out there and begin your referee journey JLYSL will pay a one-time bonus upon completion of 6 games.
Minimum Age
13 – as per Jack London YSL rules
Next Steps
Grassroots Referee Training
First Time Grassroots Referees must:
The USSF course fee is $75 and requires an annual renewal each year you referee.
The background check costs $30 and must be completed before the field session.
New Referees must also purchase a Referee Uniform Kit
For more information see Becoming A New Referee. Click here to see the list of upcoming Grassroots Referee training courses.
Anybody can take the course, regardless of your experience. You will learn everything you need to know to start refereeing lower-level games. There are additional training opportunities once you have the license that enable you to work older and more competitive games. You should be 14 or older to take the course, although 13-year olds who will turn 14 during the season immediately following the course are eligible.
All Entry Level Courses that end prior to June 25th will be registered for the current year. Students that successfully complete these courses will receive a Referee badge for the current year and can begin refereeing immediately. Referees are required to renew their license annually for the upcoming season.
Referees that complete their Entry Level Referee Course on or after July 1 will be registered for the next year and receive a Referee badge. These new referees will be able to referee the remaining season in addition to also being able to referee the next year before needing to renew their annual license.
Referees already licensed are encouraged to check with CNRA or US Soccer for additional training and development opportunities. Online courses are being published often, and can be reviewed on demand! Go to https://www.cnra.net/on-demand-web-training/ for a selection!
Updated 8.2022
It will conclude with a 3-hour In Person Field Session on either Friday, March 15th, 2024.
We need commitment from both Comp & Rec teams that includes adults (coaches/team managers/parents)
in addition to players who are 13 years old and older.
Please sign-up directly to the USSF Learning Center and take the course.
It is an on-line course until the final ‘In Person Field Session’.
What
USSF Grassroots (new) Referees Course
When
On-Line: Currently open to candidates through Monday, March 11th.
Field Session: Friday, March 15th from 6~9pm.
Where
On-Line via the following link:
https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/10000006/details/20000041
Field Session: Academy Of Alameda.
Cost To You
Please pay the Registration Fee. To encourage you to get out there and begin your referee journey JLYSL will pay a one-time bonus upon completion of 6 games.
Minimum Age
13 – as per Jack London YSL rules
Next Steps
- Pass the course and you become a USSF Referee, can work games and get paid for the Spring 2024 Season & beyond.
- You will receive a 2024 Badge in the mail in about 4 weeks. Please retain your completion certificate and take with you to your first games.
- You are required to purchase a referee uniform. This is an out-of-pocket cost but it can be recovered very quickly as you start to referee some games.
- New Referee Starter Kts are available online here: https://officialsports.com/off-field-apparel/starter-kits/
- On-going Training, Education and Support via the Referee Mentor & Development Programs.
Grassroots Referee Training
First Time Grassroots Referees must:
- Complete the online course offered in the US Soccer Learning Center
- Attend an in-person field session (estimated 3 hours)
- Complete an NCSI background check if over 18
- Complete the SafeSport course.
The USSF course fee is $75 and requires an annual renewal each year you referee.
The background check costs $30 and must be completed before the field session.
New Referees must also purchase a Referee Uniform Kit
For more information see Becoming A New Referee. Click here to see the list of upcoming Grassroots Referee training courses.
Anybody can take the course, regardless of your experience. You will learn everything you need to know to start refereeing lower-level games. There are additional training opportunities once you have the license that enable you to work older and more competitive games. You should be 14 or older to take the course, although 13-year olds who will turn 14 during the season immediately following the course are eligible.
All Entry Level Courses that end prior to June 25th will be registered for the current year. Students that successfully complete these courses will receive a Referee badge for the current year and can begin refereeing immediately. Referees are required to renew their license annually for the upcoming season.
Referees that complete their Entry Level Referee Course on or after July 1 will be registered for the next year and receive a Referee badge. These new referees will be able to referee the remaining season in addition to also being able to referee the next year before needing to renew their annual license.
Referees already licensed are encouraged to check with CNRA or US Soccer for additional training and development opportunities. Online courses are being published often, and can be reviewed on demand! Go to https://www.cnra.net/on-demand-web-training/ for a selection!
Updated 8.2022
Register to Referee with JLYSSL
JLYSSL schedules games and assigns referees using SportLynx.
The SportLynx registration process takes about 10-15 minutes and will prompt you to create a Stripe payment account to manage your game payments. You will need your bank account and routing number or ATM/debit card to complete setup.
After your SportLynx account and Stripe payment account have been created, you will receive an email confirmation once you are approved. Once games are scheduled and published in early August, you will be notified and can begin requesting game assignments.
If you have any questions or need additional support, please contact SportLynx by email: support@sportlynx.com or phone (855) 778-5691.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A REFEREE FOR JLYSSL
The SportLynx registration process takes about 10-15 minutes and will prompt you to create a Stripe payment account to manage your game payments. You will need your bank account and routing number or ATM/debit card to complete setup.
After your SportLynx account and Stripe payment account have been created, you will receive an email confirmation once you are approved. Once games are scheduled and published in early August, you will be notified and can begin requesting game assignments.
If you have any questions or need additional support, please contact SportLynx by email: support@sportlynx.com or phone (855) 778-5691.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A REFEREE FOR JLYSSL
Referee Mentoring Program
The primary objective is to assist Referees improve their skills and to be able to:
1. Move from Assistant Referee (AR) to Center Referee (CR)
2. Feel comfortable doing either AR or CR for Recreational and/or Competitive Matches.
We are still rebuilding our Referee pool due to departures during/after COVID for various reasons. That made it obvious that JLYSL needed a Referee Development Program that includes the Mentor Program to help rebuild our league coverage.
We have setup SportLynx to allow a Referee Mentor to serve as CR or AR and also be the assigned as the game Mentor. Or the Mentor can be a sideline observer. Either setup is paid role.
The Mentors will give Mentees an evaluation and positive feedback with regards to where to focus to increase their referee rating.
John Richer is the JLYSL Referee Development coordinator and can be reached at: RDC@jlysl.org. Please reach out to John if you would like to be a part of this program - either as Mentee or Mentor. John will work with your schedule and the available games to make Mentee/Mentor pairings.
Thank you
1. Move from Assistant Referee (AR) to Center Referee (CR)
2. Feel comfortable doing either AR or CR for Recreational and/or Competitive Matches.
We are still rebuilding our Referee pool due to departures during/after COVID for various reasons. That made it obvious that JLYSL needed a Referee Development Program that includes the Mentor Program to help rebuild our league coverage.
We have setup SportLynx to allow a Referee Mentor to serve as CR or AR and also be the assigned as the game Mentor. Or the Mentor can be a sideline observer. Either setup is paid role.
The Mentors will give Mentees an evaluation and positive feedback with regards to where to focus to increase their referee rating.
John Richer is the JLYSL Referee Development coordinator and can be reached at: RDC@jlysl.org. Please reach out to John if you would like to be a part of this program - either as Mentee or Mentor. John will work with your schedule and the available games to make Mentee/Mentor pairings.
Thank you
Latest Technical Updates from US Soccer
US Soccer website has an extensive area of materials for referees including instructional videos highlighting latest technical updates.
Also see YouTube videos from CNRA on general referee protocols and the latest changes to the Laws Of The Game:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEGUIB95jjM80LQQOZPixQ/
Also see YouTube videos from CNRA on general referee protocols and the latest changes to the Laws Of The Game:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEGUIB95jjM80LQQOZPixQ/
Rules and Procedures
Rules for JLYSSL House Divisions (Recreational U10-U19)
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