Referee Clinics for New Referees Summer 2025

Learn to referee rec soccer games. Open to anyone 12 years to adult. Training sessions held every summer in the July-August time frame.

“The best-paid position in the whole league”

  • Session 1 TBD
  • Session 2 TBD

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REFEREES NEEDED

Our two local recreational soccer programs, Girls Southeast Soccer (GSE) and Southeast Cincinnati Soccer Association (SCSA) in our area are looking for referees

Benefits: Increasing your soccer IQ while making money.

Pay Scale:  At our youngest ages, referees are paid $14 per game and can work a couple of games a day working with their Referee Assignor.  Fees increase for games for older players up to $45 per game.

Age Requirement:  Must be 12 years old and all older ages are welcomed

Games:  The fall season starts in August with games on Saturday and Sundays at Anderson Park District fields.

Flexible Schedule: You pick the games you want to ref!

If you are interested in refereeing club games, that is a different program.  To find more information on referee classes certifying to work club games, please refer to OSSRC.com.

2024 CLINIC DETAILS

2 Sessions will be offered this summer. Each new referee must attend all 3 nights of either session.

Each session runs for 3 nights, either Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday, from 6-9 pm.

Location: Anderson Center Basement (7850 Five Mile Rd)

Cost: There is a nominal fee of $30. In exchange, referees will receive a referee whistle, red/yellow cards, certification patch and Velcro.

Concussion Training Requirement: Referees are required to pass an on-line Concussion Training course and bring proof of completion to the first referee class.

WHAT TO BRING ON DAY 1

  • Completed Concussion Certificate OR email them to referees@scsa-soccer.org
  • $30 clinic fee – cash or check payable to SCSA. Sorry, no Venmo.
  • Pencil / pen & something hard to write on.
  • Gym shoes. (We will be on our feet some.)

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early the first day.

We will be teaching from Soccer Laws Made Easy Rulebook & the SCSA Rulebook.

Questions regarding the Referee Clinics, contact referees@scsa-soccer.org