Anyone 12 years or older may become a USSF (United States Soccer Federation) certified referee. Many young referees who et their start with the Casper Soccer Club will continue on to state and national referee status. Many adults take up refereeing to help the sport and for the enjoyment of the game. Current Casper referees have worked USYS Regional and National Championship tournaments, High School Matches and Collegiate Matches.
The CSC requires all referees to hold a USSF Grade 9 or higher certification. The Grade 9 Referee is the first step which allowes a referee to work recreational games and to assist competitive games. Young referees are typically assigned to the youngest age groups to gain experience and learn the art of refereeing. The Grade 8 referee may referee recreational and competitive games.
For the young referee, working the recreational games can be a great paying job. For the more experienced referee, Wyoming State League an Soccer Tournaments provide more of a challenge and better pay as well. Many coaches, Parents and Players work as referees at the tournament they attend for the enjoyment of the experience and to help pay for traveling expenses.
A Referee is an independent contractor, not an employee of CSC. As such, the referee shall be responsible for paying all income, FICA and gross receipts taxes that may accrue as a result ofreferee services and will receive a 1099 if applicable. Personal information may be collected in reference to independent contractor status. Also the Referee shall provide his or her own equipment and uniforms.
USSF Referee - Annual Renewal of Certification - Register by Dec 20th of each year.
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Please contanct the Casper Soccer Club Director of Referees, if you have any questions about becoming a referee or if you have any comments or concerns about Refereeing or Referees in General.
Roger Brown
Referee Assignor/Grade 7 Referee
rogdog65@gmail.com