USSF "YELLOWSHIRT" REFEREE (officiates REC, Travel, & other higher levels):

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION:

"Yellowshirt" soccer referees require USSF certification through the state of CT (https://ctreferee.net).   TESTING CLOSED 3/31/21
To qualify, you must be age 13 or older at the time of registration. Certification requires completing an online course/test and in-class/field training. Fee is $93.95 plus uniform cost. RE-certification is required each year ** 

**REcertification for 2021. TESTING CLOSED 3/31/21    Go to https://ctreferee.net 

NEW referees (Grassroots program) certification TESTING CLOSED 3/31/21 .  Go to https://ctreferee.net

Once certified, USSF referees can work Rec, Travel and Premier level games throughout the US!  We welcome all qualified, responsible, reliable referees to join our Westport referee pool.  Please read the FAQ below for more information. 

We look forward to working with you. 

Kathleen, Robby & Steve

WSA Referee Assignor, Kathleen Galley, [email protected]
WSA Referee Program Advisor & USSF Referee, Robby Casey, [email protected]
WSA Referee Mentor & USSF Referee,  Steve Divino, [email protected]




FREE OUTDOOR REFEREE TRAINING on MONDAY 5/03 @ 6pm - 7pm on Wakeman B Turf in Westport 
Led by USSF Referee & Mentor, Chris Good.   
All referees welcome, both WSA Blackshirts (non-certified) & USSF certified referees.
Bring a whistle, flag set and your questions. 

IMPORTANT  CJSA RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOL  (as March 19, 2021)

WESTPORT MASK POLICY:    Go to our Covid Safety Page 
(as of 4/06/21, masks are optional for players and referees participating in the game.)


REFEREES BE AWARE OF THESE ADJUSTED GAME RULES FOR YOUR SAFETY: 

COVID GUIDELINES/ADJUSTED GAME RULES HIGHLIGHTS: 
No pre-game check-in.  Refs will not handle any player passes. 
Head Coach will hand Ref the team roster and verbally verify all players present are on roster.
Ref asks the coach if all his players are legally equipped (i.e., shin guards, no jewelry
No pre-game coin toss.  Home team picks field side to defend and Away team will kick-off
If a Ref issues a red card, Ref takes pictures of both rosters to file with  report. 
Referees Must wear a mask coming and going, not required during match (same for players)
Refs can use a mouth whistle.  Electronic whistle is optional
Refs are not the COVID COPS. Clubs handle all the off the field issues regarding masks and Social Distancing.
Refs can stop the game if a specator causes incident 
Ref's job is to focus on the players and their safety.  
Spitting is automatic YELLOW card, 2nd time = Red Card.
Ball out of touch is still a THROW IN.  Clubs cannot modify this to make it a kick in for any CJSA sanctioned Classic Travel league games.
If a Referee feels ill after a match, or has a positive Covid-19 test, it is MANDATORY to report that to Ron Packard, [email protected]