How do I become a referee?

1. Complete the appropriate referee clinic. Referees must show proof of certification in order to participate as a referee in PAYSL.
• Grade 9:
  Allows you to referee as a Center for U8 and below.
  Allows you to referee as a Line for U9 and above (Div III and Div IV -- non select games)
• Grade 8:
  Allows you to referee as a Center for all Div III and Div IV games (you must be 16 years old or 2 years older than the age group playing, whichever is greater).
  Allows you to referee as a Line for Select games.
2. Fill out the Referee Information Sheet and submit it to the Referee Assignor at referees@paysl.org.
3. Attend mandatory referee meeting at the beginning of the season.

Referee Requirements

• Referees need to be at the fields 30 minutes prior to start time of their first game.
• Referees will conduct themselves appropriately at all times when at the fields.
• Referees need to wear proper attire:
  • Main Jersey: Gold with Black pinstripes
  • Alternate Jersey: Black with White pinstripes
  • Shorts: Plain black shorts with pockets are recommended. Plain black shorts without pockets are ok. No other marking on the shorts are acceptable.
  • Socks: Socks must be Black with white stripes. Carrying more than one pair is recommended.
  • Watches: Recommended you carry two watches during a game in case one fails.
  • Footwear: Must be black in color.
  • Whistle: Recommended you carry at least two whistles with two different pitches in case similar whistles are being used on adjacent fields.
  • Red/Yellow Cards: Must have a red and yellow card to be carried during the game.
  • Flags: Must own a set of linesman flags as the club may not provide.
  • Pen/Pencil: Must have a writing instrument to update the game card.

Referee Supplies

• Official Sports International (OSI)
• Law Five
• The Whistle Line
• Soccer World (local) - 3 locations
  13376 Research Blvd
  221 S Lamar Blvd
  5446 W Highway 290