REF

GENERAL INFORMATION for REFEREES

SF Youth Soccer allows credentialed referees to self-assign or be assigned to matches via PenSRA
Why become a referee? A message from SFYS Referee Assignor, Instructor and Mentor David Reardon
Upcoming Course on2/2/25!
S.T.A.R. Training

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Referee 2024-25 Preseason Meeting Slide Deck

Youth Referee Camp Dates & Locations

Referee Mentor Program
New! Referee Junior Mentor Program

Want to ref with SFYS?
ADULTS and Youth 13+

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Training Dates will be posted throughout the year on the Ref Training page. In the meantime, fill out this Referee Inquiry Form and we'll notify you of referee events and trainings.

New Youth Refs: We have Mentors!

General Overview of
REFEREE RESPONSIBILITIES
in SFYS Leagues

Referee responsibilities are to get assignments to officiate matches
Show up at your assignment at least 20 minutes early to do field inspection
Check coaches & players in
Call the game - based on SFYS League rules by division and playing ages
Report Scores and Team S.T.A.R.s - the same weekend of the games (so you can be paid in full)

More Detail + Tips & Tricks:
Game Day (Referee)

How SF Youth Soccer Supports Referees

In-season Game Day Hotline for immediate support pitchside
US Soccer Foundation-sponsored week long comprehensive grassroots training
- San Francisco Youth Referee Camp
Pre- and mid-season gatherings/pizza parties to groove you into the various systems, meet other refs, answer questions you might have about SFYS rules/procedures.
- Seasonal Referee Roundtables
New referees may sign up to be at a field with a mentor for the first couple of weeks. Check with your referee assignor if you are interested in our Referee Mentor Program.
- New! Referee Junior Mentor Program
Follow-up gatherings to provide more support or just have fun getting to know your fellow referees.

REFEREE LINKS

Become a Referee (Adults & Youth 13+)
- Referee License Renewal
Become a Team S.T.A.R.
SFYS Leagues Rules
Referee Mentoring
Game Day (Referee)
Need Ref Gear? Shop the SFYS SCORE STORE
SF Youth Referee Camp Information
- SF Youth Referee
  Soccer Camp Video!
Referee Resources
Referee Logistics (How-To)
Game Report Submission
SF Field Locations

REF LOGISTICS

Referees are independent contractors that will access several different websites in order to secure matches to ref and also to report scores (requirement to get paid).

To get assignments, you will need to log on to the PENSRA Referee Assignment system. Once in the PENSRA site, it is important to pay attention to where the games are and the hosting organization so you can figure out reporting and any W-9 requirement or PayPal account issues.

Click here to learn how to use PENSRA

Note that SFYS requires all referees to submit page 1 of the W-9 form filled out and signed by the referee. This includes minors. It may be emailed, faxed to 415-504-8133 or posted to: SF Youth Soccer, 1434 Taraval St, Suite A, San Francisco, CA 94116.

SF Youth Soccer runs both Fall and Spring soccer for SFYS Recreational and SF Upper House (competitive) play. PENSRA Match Reports must be submitted by every referee on the game in order to be paid.

Center vs. AR (Assistant Referee or Linesperson)

A Center Referee for recreational matches are usually the only official at the match. Linespersons or Assistant referees for competitive matches may be certified officials such as yourself or for recreational matches, may be a volunteer parent with minimal training to help call the in and out of bounds. Center Referees are in charge and may override applicable calls made by the Assistant Referee (Linesperson).

Referee Payment Notes
for SFYS Leagues

There are three requirements to secure payment for referee'ing SFYS matches:

Every referee must submit a signed W-9 form to SFYS (you can securely upload this in PENSRA).
Referee payment is based on game reporting. All Referees on every match must report. Submit match reports via Pensra.

Note: The Mentor rate on any SFYS match is $30 per match (7v7, 9v9, or 11v11)
We require timely score reports that include the names of both teams' S.T.A.R.s. We reserve the right to deduct $5.00 per match from late reported matches and/or lack of S.T.A.R.'s reported. Deadline to report scores to receive full rate of pay is 24 hours. Deadline to report all Fall 2024 season matches is 11/25/24.

General Bonuses:

+$10 for every match you stay and ref in a pinch on a game where an assigned ref doesn't show.
+$50 for every 15 SFYS matches officiated

SFYS LEAGUES
REFEREE PAY SCALE
2024-25 SEASON

Updated for Fall 2024

Level & Age	Competition & Duration	Payment per Game	Notes
Rec 2nd-3rd Grades	7v7 20m halves	$25 per game	Each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) Referee report to get paid
Rec 4th-5th Grades	9v9 30m halves	$35 per game	Each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) Referee report to get paid
Rec 6th-7th Grades 8th Grade	9v9 35m halves	$40 per game $45 per game	Each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) Referee report to get paid
Upper House U09-U10	7v7 25m halves	$35 per game	Each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) Referee report to get paid
Upper House U11-U12	9v9 30m halves	$45 per game	Each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) Referee report to get paid
Upper House U13-U14	11v11 35m halves	$50 CR $35 AR per game	If no AR, each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) All Refs report to get paid
Upper House U15-16	11v11 40m halves	$55 CR $40 AR per game	If no AR, each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) All Refs report to get paid
Varsity U19	8v8 35m halves	$50 per game $35 AR per game (playoffs only)	If no AR, each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) All Refs report to get paid