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Referees

How do I become an SYSL referee?

Anyone wishing to referee for SYSL, regardless of age (minimum age is 10 years old) or experience is required to attend training that is given  every winter (February/March) based on need.  The clinics consist of learning the FIFA rules and the SYSL modified rules as they pertain to each age group. New and existing referees will then meet with the referee coordinator prior to each season.

Each year the referees that have taken the course are given SYSL referee shirts to wear while officiating. This is the first step in presenting a professional appearance on the field.

US Soccer Referee Week in Review

The usssoccer.com Referee Week in Review is designed to address the issues facing referees at all levels by using video highlights from professional games as well as the U.S. National Teams. The Referee Week in Review will highlight specific areas of focus and current U.S. Soccer initiatives designed to improve performance and aid in the development of officials across the country.

Offside Explained

It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position. A player is in an offside position if he is nearer to his opponents' goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent. A player is not in an offside position if: -he is in his own half of the field of play OR -he is level with the second-last opponent OR -he is level with the last two opponents