ADULTS and Youth 13+
Want to ref with SFYS?
Training Dates will be posted throughout the year. In the meantime, fill out this
Referee Inquiry Form
and we'll notify you of referee events and trainings.
| Level | Team Age | Competition | Duration | Payment per Game | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rec 2nd-3rd Grades | 7v7 | 20m halves | $25 per game | Each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) Referee report to get paid |
| Rec 4th-5th Grades | 9v9 | 30m halves | $30 per game | Each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) Referee report to get paid |
| Rec 6th-8th Grades | 9v9 | 35m halves | $35 per game | Each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) Referee report to get paid |
| Upper House U9-U10 | 7v7 | 25m halves | $35 per game | Each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) Referee report to get paid |
| Upper House U11-U12 | 9v9 | 30m halves | $40 per game | Each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) Referee report to get paid |
| Upper House U13-U14 | 11v11 | 35m halves | $40 CR $35 AR per game |
If no AR, each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) All Referees report to get paid |
| Upper House U15-16 | 11v11 | 40m halves | $50 CR $35 AR per game |
If no AR, each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) All Referees report to get paid |
| Varsity U19 (9v9) | 8v8 | 35m halves | $50 per game | If no AR, each team provides linesperson (S.T.A.R.) All Referees report to get paid |
Updated for Fall 2023
How SF Youth Soccer Supports Referees
- US Soccer Foundation-sponsored week long comprehensive grassroots training
- Pre- and mid-season gatherings/pizza parties to groove you into the various systems, meet other refs, answer questions you might have about SFYS rules/procedures.
- New referees may sign up to be at a field with a mentor for the first couple of weeks. Check with your referee assignor if you are interested in our Referee Mentor Program.
- Follow up gatherings to provide more support or just have fun getting to know your fellow referees.
REFEREE RESPONSIBILITIES
Referees are independent contractors (not SFYS employees).
- Referee responsibilities are to get assignments to officiate matches
- Show up at your assignment at least 20 minutes early to do inspection
- Check players in - make sure the players on the pitch are the ones on the player passes - and they are not wearing jewelry and have proper soccer gear (shinguards, cleats, matching jersey with unique number).
- Call the game - based on league rules/playing ages
- Report scores and Team S.T.A.R.s - the same weekend of the games (so you can be paid in full)
Center vs. AR (Assistant Referee or Linesperson)
A Center Referee for recreational matches are usually the only official at the match. Linespersons or Assistant referees for competitive matches may be certified officials such as yourself or for recreational matches, may be a volunteer parent with minimal training to help call the in and out of bounds. Center Referees are in charge and may override applicable calls made by the Assistant Referee (Linesperson).
REF LOGISTICS
Referees are independent contractors that will access several different websites in order to secure matches to ref and also to report scores (requirement to get paid).
To get assignments, you will need to log on to the PENSRA Referee Assignment system. Once in the PENSRA site, it is important to pay attention to where the games are and the hosting organization so you can figure out reporting and any W-9 requirement or PayPal account issues.
[Click here to learn how to use PENSRA]
Note that SFYS requires all referees to submit page 1 of the W-9 form filled out and signed by the referee. This includes minors. It may be emailed, faxed to 415-504-8133 or posted to: SF Youth Soccer, 1434 Taraval St, Suite A, San Francisco, CA 94116.
SF Youth Soccer runs both Fall and Spring soccer for SFYS Recreational and SF Upper House (competitive) play. PENSRA Match Reports must be submitted by every referee on the game in order to be paid.
REFEREE GENERAL INFORMATION
REFEREE LINKS
REFEREE UPDATES for SFYS LEAGUES
Join the SFYS Roundtable Discord Channel
FALL 23' Preseason Meeting via Discord 8/28 6:30p-8p
- Referee 2023-24 Preseason Meeting Slide Deck
- Youth Referee Camp Dates & Locations
- Need to renew your badge? | Never had one before?
- Upcoming Grassroots First Time Referee Camp:
REFEREE PAYMENT NOTES
There are three requirements to secure payment for referee'ing SFYS matches:
Every referee must submit a signed W-9 form to SFYS (you can securely upload this in PENSRA).
- Referee payment is based on game reporting. All Referees on every match must report. Submit match reports via Pensra.
- Mentor rate on any SFYS match is $30 per match (7v7, 9v9, or 11v11)
- We require timely score reports that include the names of both teams' S.T.A.R.s. We reserve the right to deduct $5.00 per match from late reported matches and/or lack of S.T.A.R.'s reported. Deadline to report scores to receive full rate of pay is 24 hours. Deadline to report all Fall 23' season matches is 11/30/23.
- General Bonuses:
+$10 for every match you stay and ref in a pinch on a game where an assigned ref doesn't show.
+$50 for every 10 SFYS matches officiated
SFYS LEAGUES REFEREE PAY SCALE 2023-24 SEASON