Becoming a Referee
Ross Valley Soccer and the Marin Interleague require referees to hold a Grade 8 License. To obtain this certification, you must:
- Be at least 12 years old to obtain a Grade 8 License.
- Take the Entry Level (Grade 8) Referee class. The format of this class includes:
- Approximately 4-5 hours of online coursework
- 12 hours of classroom study, usually broken up into 3 evening sessions.
- 4 hours of practical field work, usually on the weekend.
- Pass the final exam with at least an 80% score.
- Purchase the appropriate equipment (available at All Seasons Soccer in San Rafael and Novato
- Yellow short sleeve referee jersey.
- Black shorts
- Referee flag set
- Referee wallet w/ red & yellow cards
- Watch or timer
- Whistle
Licensing classes are administered by the larger, local clubs. For more information, please check with their resources:
Referee Pay
Referees are paid on the following scale:
| U10 | $30 | $20 |
| U12 | $40 | $20 |
| U14 | $50 | $25 |
Signing Up To Referee
For Referees who already have a GameOfficials.net account
If you already have a login with another Assigning group, follow these instructions to get setup with your new group:
- Login at www.gameofficials.net with your username and password
- Go to Personal Info > click My Assignors or Main Menu > click My Assignors
- On the My Assignors page, click Show for Join New Group
- Enter the 'Group/Assignor Number' and 'Group Access Code'
- For Group / Assignor Number: 1626
- For Group Access Code: 1626
- Click on Join Group
For Referees new to GameOfficials.net
A “New User” means you do not have an account anywhere in GameOfficials. Please follow these instructions to request a username and password to get logged into GameOfficials:
- Visit www.gameofficials.net
- Click on New Official?
- In the Group Number and Access Code, enter the following:
- Group Number = 1626
- Access Code = 1626
- Click Continue
- Enter the following information:
- Click Save (Create New Account). If an account was created successfully, you will see a popup window to confirm that you have created an account. Click OK on the popup. You will also receive a “Welcome” email from GameOfficials.
- Now, type in your new username and password, and click Log In
- After you login for the first time, check the box “I Agree with these Terms,” and click Continue.
- On the Users Maintenance page, enter your personal contact information, and any required text fields in Red.
- Click Save
Additional Referee Information:
What if I can’t referee a game I am assigned?
If you need to turn back a game, please do so at least 72 hours in advance of the game, to allow enough time for the Assignor to find a replacement referee. "Turn back" a game is a feature of the Assigning System and it automatically sends an e-mail to the Assignor. In an emergency, call, and e-mail your Assignor. If you attempt to turn back a game less than 48 hours before kick-off, the system will not allow this, and you'll need to contact the Assignor directly.
Failure to work an assigned game may result in a loss of referee privileges within RVSC.
After refereeing a game
You do not need to report the game. Game scores are reported by the team’s coach or manager. Please report to the referee coordiantor any of the following issues:
- Injuries (record player name or jersey #), particularly head injuries that result in a player's departure from the game
- Problems or safety issues with field and or equipment
- Any disciplinary actions that were taken by you (RED or YELLOW card)
- Any other issues or concerns with a player or coach