Referees | SYSA

SYSA is committed to encouraging the development of young referees.

Refereeing helps develop confidence, leadership qualities, and provides a different perspective of the game.

If you are 12+ and interested in becoming a referee, follow the link below.

What it takes to be a Referee:

1 Love the Game

First and foremost, you must love the game. Referees are some of the biggest fans of the sport. What better way to show that love, than being on the field making sure both teams play the game fairly and correctly?

2 Be Willing To Learn

Did you know there are only 17 Rules or "Laws" in soccer. Those 17 Laws define everything from how big the fields must be to how the game is started and stopped.

3 Be Willing to Act

Referees don't just say, they do. Click the button below to fill out the interest form, or learn more about refereeing in Rhode Island by visiting the State Referee Committee Website

Become a Referee

What a Referee needs:

Every team wears a uniform, and the referee team is no different.

Referee Uniforms:

1. A yellow shirt (either long or short sleeve, your preference)

2. Black socks

3. Black shorts

4. A whistle and a set of flags
5. A set of Yellow/Red cards

Other items that may be useful would be a second color shirt (we suggest Black), match report forms (for inside the Yellow/Red card holders), and a duffle bag.

Become a Referee

OFFICIAL SPORTS

The Official Supplier of USSF Referees

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A proud partner of the RI Referee Program:

RI Referee Store Password is rhodeisland