MRYSL Fall Referee Contract

MRYSL offers the undersigned the opportunity to referee matches during the youth soccer season. To begin doing so, the following contract must either be filled out online, or can be downloaded and delivered to MRYSL.

Download the contract as a PDF.

Checks will be mailed to address on this contract no later than November 15th

By signing below, you are attesting to the following:

  1. I understand the importance of the CYSA scorecard and recognize that I may not receive payment for my services if the card is not properly filled out and/or turned in on time.
  2. The undersigned accepts this offer and agrees to abide by the following guidelines and policies.
  3. If you have a grade 9 license, you may referee rec games only. If you have a grade 8 license, you may referee rec or competitive games.
  4. I understand the duration of this contract is from August 1st to July 31st, and that a failure to abide by the guidelines and policies of MRYSL may result in the early termination of this contract.

Please keep the following guidelines for your reference
General Referee Guidelines
Game Day Part 4 — Officials(Referees)
Officials can have a significant impact on the tone of a game by simply treating players and coaches with respect, even when calling infringements or making cautions.
DO:
Arrive early, to inspect the field & check in with coaches and league officials. Warm‐up, and prepare to ref the game. Make sure you have the equipment needed such as league game cards, whistles, time piece, and yellow and red cards. If doing multiple games, make sure you have food and water.
Pre‐game communicates expectations to coaches and players for a fair and safe game. Tell the coaches you will ask for their help to have them remove any spectator or player for unsporting or poor conduct. Remind them the game will not continue until the person(s) are removed.
At coin toss, have captains introduce themselves and shake hands.
Administer pre‐game handshake between the two teams.
During game communicate clearly with players when making calls or stopping play, by providing a loud, clear whistle, a directional signal, and a verbal cue (especially for younger players).
Treat coaches and players with respect. Model the respectful attitude you want players and coaches to show by setting the example yourself. Be calm and clear when you confront disrespect.
Stay focused on the game at hand. Give the game your full attention. Your body language, your uniform (clean and complete), and your attitude should confirm that you are present and ready to work.
Report any foul or abusive language or behavior on the part of coaches or parents to the league official. If you do not, the behavior will continue and other refs will have to deal with it later on. Know who to call and to whom to report.
Be positive and upbeat.
DO NOT:
Tolerate abusive or foul language or behavior on the field. Stop the game, speak to players and coaches. Use the “ask, tell, and remove policy”. For coaches and spectators, use progressive discipline for players unless immediate send‐off (red card) is appropriate.
Engage in arguments about any call with players, parents or coaches. Encourage players and coaches to move forward with the game and put it behind them. If anyone continues to argue, question, or dissent then use appropriate disciplinary action up to and including removal (send‐off for players).
Engage in abusive, insulting or foul language or behavior toward any player, coach or parent. Model and set the example of how you want others to act.
General MRYSL Rec Referee Guidelines and Rules
  1. Arrive at field 30 minutes prior to start of match.
  2. Always check field for hazards.
  3. Goals must be anchored down. If not anchored no game will be played.
  4. Games MUST start and end on time.
    1. If necessary, shorten game halves to end game on time.
    2. Calculate end time by adding game duration to the scheduled start time.
  5. Regardless of how many players are available, the game should be played, even as a smaller sided game.
  6. MRYSL Game Policy if one of the teams are short a full side.
    1. Option 1: The team that has enough players will agree to play short so the sides are equal.
    2. Option 2: For recreational league games, the team that has enough players will agree to lend players from its side to the side that is short so both sides are equal. Especially important if one side is very short and the other side is flush with subs.
    3. THIS POLICY IS MANDATORY FOR REC GAMES– A MRYSL REC COACH MAY NOT REFUSE TO LEND PLAYERS OR REFUSE TO PLAY SHORT IF THE OTHER TEAM IS SHORT.
  7. At no time will any player that is not on either team’s roster be allowed to play in the game.
  8. Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn under socks. Player without shin guards will not be allowed to play.
  9. All jewelry must be removed, including earrings and bracelets except medical id bracelets. No taping -- they must be removed.
  10. No player will enter the field of play without the acknowledgment of the referee.
  11. Unruly spectators are the coach’s responsibility. Coaches and or spectators can be ejected from the field area for infractions. Talk to coaches if problem arises before the problem gets out of hand. Spectators are not allowed on the team side or team area of the field. MRU games (competitive): only authorized persons with a pass are allowed on the team side.
  12. Closely monitor VULGAR/TRASHY language and yellow card the player(s) or eject the coach; this behavior will not be tolerated by the league.
  13. If a red card is issued to anyone during a game, a send-off form MUST be filled out and reported within 24 hours to your Referee Coordinator. Same thing goes for a coach who has been red carded or ejected.
  14. The official CYSA scorecard shall be filled out entirely for all rec games (except U8). For NorCal games (MRU teams U-13 and older), please check website for info on game cards.
  15. Tie scores stand, unless the rules of the playing league or tournament provide otherwise.
  16. All coaches and players should honor the game by shaking hands with the opposing team and referees at the beginning and conclusion of the match.
  17. All referees should familiarize themselves with MRYSL's Game Day Respect policy, linked online at our website.
  18. In accordance with USSF rules, if there are not two ARs available, the center ref may request each coach to provide a lines person who may only call whether the ball is out of bounds and possession
Pay Scale
Updated Summer 2021
U8 & Younger
U10
U12
U14
U16
U18
1st Referee
1st Ref
U8 & Younger
$20
U10

$20 ($30 Solo)

U12

$35

U14

$45

U16

$45

U18

$45

2nd Referee
2nd Ref
U8 & Younger
$20
U10
$20
U12

$30

U14

$30

U16

$30

U18
$30
3rd Referee
3rd Ref
U8 & Younger
N/A
U10
N/A
U12

$25

U14

$30

U16
$30
U18
$30