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REFEREE SUPPORT HOTLINE: (615)-Conn-Ref (615-266-6733) to connect to someone who can support you.
The alternate number to try is 860-919-0850

CT STATE REFEREE PROGRAM: For USSF certification questions: 860-919-0850

CT STATE REFEREE COMMITTEE CONTACTS: https://www.ctreferee.net/state-referee-committee/

Overview

HOW TO BECOME A USSF CERTIFIED "YELLOWSHIRT" REFEREE
GRASS ROOTS (NEW REFEREES):
--Officiates REC, Travel and higher level games
--Must be at least 13 year old at the time of registration.

Requirements:
1) Online Test
2) InPerson Field Training

Become a USSF Referee, go to the CT State Referee Program, https://www.ctreferee.net/become-a-referee/

CERTIFICATION FEE: $120 for the year. Must renew certification each year.

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RE-CERTIFICATION FOR CURRENT USSF REFEREES (ANNUALLY):

To RE-certify for 2025 log into your account at https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee and then click https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/7/details/7358 which will open a new browser window for registration.

If you have trouble with your registration or testing, contact:

Carmine Caparaso

Director of Operations

Connecticut State Referee Program

[email protected]

860-919-0850

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 & Chris

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

ZERO TOLERANCE Protocols - RESPECT THE CALL POLICY

ZERO TOLERANCE! New Protocols for Referees on Dealing with Dissent

PROTOCOLS PDF CLICK HERE

Spectator Misbehavior
Stop the game, bring the coaches to the center circle, ask them identify the person and have the person leave*. If the coach does not comply, or the person does not leave, do not restart the game. Leave the field as a team, contact your assignor, report the situation in the game report or the referee abuse app. REFEREES DO NOT ENGAGE WITH SPECTATORS
* "Leave" means, the referee cannot see or hear the person/people who was/were asked to leave.

Coach Misbehavior
At the first sign of dissent, do not talk to the coach. Show the caution (yellow card). If it continues, do not talk to the coach. Show the caution, and since it’s the second one, follow that with a send-off (red card). If the coach does not leave, do not restart the game. Leave the field as a team, contact your assignor, report the situation in the game report or the referee abuse app.

Any questions, contact

SWD Referee Assignor, Frank McGarey,

[email protected]

Operations Managers, CSRP, Carmine Caparaso
[email protected]

WSA/CJSA SAFETY GUIDELINES

INCLEMENT WEATHER. CJSA Lightning/Thunder Policy:

Lightning – Recognizing the threat.

Apply the 30-30 rule: When you see lightning, count the time until you hear thunder. If this time is 30 seconds or less, seek proper shelter. If you can’t see the lightning, just hearing the thunder is a good back-up rule.

Wait 30 minutes or more after hearing the last thunder before leaving shelter. Referees must protect the safety of all participants by stopping game activities quickly, so that participants and spectators may retire to a safer place before the lightning threat becomes significant. Remember, if you can hear the thunder, you are within reach of lightning

Goal Safety:
All goals must be secured with filled sandbags to prevent tipping. No Sandbags, No Play! No Exceptions!
If sandbags are not on the field, check the plastic storage coffins at the edge of the field.

FAQ

QUESTIONS? contact: WSA referee assignor, Kathleen, [email protected]

USSF CERTIFICATION PROCESS:

Age Requirement: Must be age 13 or older at the time of registration.

Where to get USSF certified or re-certified:   Go to the CT State Referee Program website: https://www.ctreferee.net

New USSF Certification (grassroots) and REcertification testing for 2025 year is on https://www.ctreferee.net

USSF Uniform:  Standards of dress & appearance

Where to purchase uniform/equipment:  www.officialsports.com

WESTPORT REFEREE ASSIGNING PROCESS:

How to add your name to the active fall 2025 referee pool in Westport:
Contact WSA Referee Assignor, Kathleen Galley, [email protected] to receive a referee userID for our assigning website: assignr.com
All registered referees can view and request games on assignr.com however, the assignor makes the final decision on the referee assignments.

Game Schedules & Assignments
All REC & Travel games U9-U15 will post on assignr.com each Sunday evening for the following wkend games.
Referee can request games they are available for, however the assignor determines who is assigned. It is not first come first serve.
Assigning is based on referee experience and level of play.
Seasons are Spring (April - June) and Fall (Sept - Nov).
REC games (2nd-8th grades & High School) are on Saturdays.
Travel games (U9 - U15) are on Sundays.

Payment Process: WSA pays referees thru MELIO online payment app (direct deposit or paper check)
- All payment notices will be sent to the email that is on the referee's assignr.com account
- Setting up a Melio account is easy -- a few days after your assignment, you will receive a Melio/WSA email payment notice.
- Within that email is a link to set up a Melio account and select direct deposit (enter bank account) or paper check.
- WSA does not handle any personal bank info.
- Paper checks take up to 2 weeks to deliver.
- First time direct deposits take up to 5 business days and thereafter 2-3 biz days.
- All referees must complete a W9 form and send to Westport referee assignor, Kathleen Galley: [email protected]
or send by snail mail to: Westport Soccer, PO Box 2561, Westport, CT 06880, att: Ref Assignor

Ref/Game Fees & WSA payment policy: WSA payment policy 2021

Westport Referee Assignor: Kathleen Galley / [email protected] / c: 203-246-0761