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Referees

EPSYL Referees

EPYSL referees are adults and young adults who love soccer. Many of the young adults you see on the field grew up playing soccer for EPYSL and continue to enjoy the game.  Refereeing can be a great way to earn supplemental income and stay physically in shape while participating in the game of soccer.  

EPYSL is seeking soccer referees for the 2021-22 season. Refereeing is a fun, independent, athletic and rewarding occupation and can be an ideal first-time job for many young adults. 

Refereeing opportunities are available for those 13 years of age and older and no former experience is required. We provide the training ! Adults may apply too !

If you or your child  is 13 years or older and interested in becoming an EPYSL referee, please contact Referee Coordinator Jeff Gouveia at jeff@bearvalleyrealestate.com.


2021 CAL NORTH GRASSROOTS NEW REFEREE COURSE WITH DIGITAL FIELD SESSION

 A Grade 8 license is required before you may work as a referee for the League.  All sessions will be virtual this year.

Below is an outline for becoming a new referee through the California North Referee Administration (CNRA) and the US Soccer Learning Center. 

Prospective referees need to:

  1. “Sign up” at https://learning.ussoccer.com/sign-up
  2. Navigate to https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/6/details/3305 and click “Log In” to register for EPYSL’s course.
  3. Pay the $75 course fee.  EPYSL will reimburse students this fee in full upon completion of the coursework, passing all quizzes and passing the field session
  4. Complete the Courses for “Grassroots – First Time Referees” - The assignments take about 7-9 hours so procrastination is not recommended.
    1.  Go to "My courses"
    2.  Select your course, then click Go To Classroom
    3.  Select the "assignments" tab at the top of the page when you are in your course
    4.  Be sure to complete all assignments and make sure you have a green check mark on each assignment.
    5. ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE FIELD SESSION
  5. Attend the required field training session at Feeney Park on Sunday August 8, 2021 8AM – 11AM. More information here:  https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/6/details/3305
  6. Your badge will be given to you upon completion of the field session indicating you are now a licensed referee with CNRA.  First games will be on August 21 at Feeney Park !

Note: Neither the Background check requirement nor the SafeSport requirements are necessary for new referees under 18 years old.

All referees must provide their own primary yellow and black kit uniforms, including yellow jersey, black shorts, black striped socks, whistle and red/yellow cards (flags will be provided by EPYSL).  EPYSL will provide alternate color tops in the event of a color conflict with a home or visiting team.