Becoming a ref is a straightforward process that is not complicated. There is a step-by-step guide on the SC referee website which can be accessed by clicking here.
It is important to keep up with recent law changes as offsides and handling change often can directly impact the game.
Each level and age group pays differently and it is our responsibility as refs to ensure we are getting paid correctly. To help with this process we have provided a pay sheet that includes all of the amounts.
The number one goal of MSOA is to support current and interested referees. From keeping up to date on rules or learning how to join, we have everything you would want to know about soccer.
Rec soccer is a great way to get some extra games or to ease into the world of reffing. There are several leagues in the area: Lexington and lcgsa to name a couple. Their rules vary from regular league rules, so if you are working rec games it is important to read over these law changes.
We have created a document that has some advice from older, more experienced, refs that we think you should know starting.
To make the community a better place we have created a system to report coaches so that they face some consequences for their actions as we have zero tolerance for ref abuse.
To make the community a better place we have created a system to report spectators so that they face some consequences for their actions as we have zero tolerance for ref abuse.
Here are some game sheets that you can download and fill in before a game so that during the game you already have pay, home/away team, and other referees.