Referee Procedures

  • Arrive at field location no later than 30 Minutes prior to Kick Off time.
  • Identify the Field Marshall or person in charge of the field.
  • Identify the Assistant Referees assigned to your crew for the match.
  • Insure that you and your crew are properly dressed when you step onto the field.
  • Inspect the field, make sure goals are anchored; if not, you cannot start the match.
  • Introduce yourself to the coaches in a professional manner.
  • Obtain GotSport Game Cards, add names of Field Marshall, players serving suspension; Field Conditions; and Referee Crew Information.
    • Collect Game Fees from home team.
      • 9′-10’s    Center $50 No Assistant Referees $50 Total
      • 11’s-12’s Center $60 Assistant $40 x 2 ($80) $140 Total
      • 13’s-14’s Center $70 Assistant $45 x 2 ($90) $160 Total
      • 15’s-19’s Center $80 Assistant $50 x 2 ($100) $180 Total
  • Remind coaches of water hydration policy.
  • Check teams in: Home first; check the players and coaches on the GotSport Game Card.

Put check mark next to all participants.

All players must be listed on pre-printed game card. NO WRITE INS ARE ALLOWED

For coaches not listed on the game card that have a pass, referee must write name on game card.

ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES MUST HAVE LAMINATED, PICTURED, PASSES.

Only at the pre-game check in can coaches challenge player eligibility. Referee will note this on the game report, and USA will review. Players can participate, but teams understand that they may have consequences later.

  • Players who are red lined, may participate only if the coach gives an explanation that is written on the game report.
  • Referee will contact assignor if there are any questions.

  • Conduct your game in a professional manner.
  • Referee crew must control players, coaches, and technical area.
  • Ejected players remain on the bench under the supervision of the coaches, since they are minors, unless they are released into the custody of guardians by the coach.
  • Ejected coaches must leave the complex, and have no more communication with the team while the match is in progress.

  • Complete game report, i.e. scores, sends offs, serious injuries, any other unusual incidents.
  • Obtain coaches signatures, copy of the GotSport game card.
  • Leave field together as a crew; Ask for Field Marshall escort, if necessary.
  • Access GotSport from the public page, through “Scoring Input”. Enter the score, players/coaches serving suspensions and details on injuries or other serious incidents.
  • Make sure that the information entered in GotSport matches what you wrote on the 3-part game card. Retain a complete copy for your records.
  • Game cards must be submitted to USA. Referee must indicate players and coaches who were checked in to participate, and also those checked in as serving suspensions. Game cards should be uploaded through GotSport. If you are unable to upload, scan and email them to usagamereports@usa-soccer.org. Cell phone pictures can also be used. PLEASE PUT THE GAME NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE
  • Retain all other hard copies (paper) reports on file.
  • If GotSport assistance is required, contact usagamereports@usa-soccer.org