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FYSA REFEREE TRAINING INFORMATION


If you are interested in becoming a referee for FYSA, please contact us!

The 'Winter 2021/2022 Indoor Soccer' season will require referees for youth matches on Saturdays between 12pm and 6pm, with age groups ranging from Kindergarten to High School, beginning January 22nd. Adult Co-Ed Competitive matches on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm are also in need of referees. 

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UPCOMING CLINICS:
 

TBD FOR SPRING/SUMMER SEASONS


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The minimum age for employment, per state labor laws, is 14 (meaning age 14 prior to their first assigned game). Responsible youth who are only 12 or 13 years old are also permitted to officiate on a volunteer or independent contractor basis if desired.

If you have any questions whatsoever about being a referee with FYSA, don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you!

Colt Chase
FYSA Executive Director
[email protected]
907-456-3972 (FYSA office)
907-987-6334 (cell. ok to text!)

Certification and Employment:
United States Soccer Federation (USSF) referee certification is not required to officiate FYSA recreational league games. However, attending a training clinic is required for all officials. A refereeā€™s level of training and certification determines the level of games they're permitted to officiate. Those who choose to seek becoming USSF certified referees will have more options available to them outside of FYSA soccer schedules and those opportunities are great for development and growth. FYSA encourages any referees interested in pursuing USSF certification to do so and we can help facilitate that process, just let us know!

Referees that officiate FYSA games are considered employees of the organization. Prior to any assigned games, standard employment paperwork (W4, I9, etc.) must be completed. Certification with USSF does include a registration fee and there are some uniform items that are required to be purchased. FYSA assists with certain required uniform components while others are the responsibility of the referee. NOTE: we cannot employ anyone under the age of 14 per labor laws. Those under this minimum age, or those interested solely in volunteer officiating, are still welcome to attend any training we offer. If a youth wants to attend a clinic prior to turning 14 and then complete employment requirements after their birthday and begin working after that point, they're permitted to do so. Contact us for more info.

Referees: submit your game report here (click the image).


Contact

Fairbanks Youth Soccer Association

PO Box 73915 
Fairbanks, Alaska 99707

Phone: 907-456-3972
Email: [email protected]

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