Rowlett Youth Soccer Association

Spring 2025  Soccer starts 3/1/2025

Join RYSA as a Referee!

Contact the Referee Assignor below!

Brand New Referees Signup!

• If you just recently got certified or re-certified or have never officiated for RYSA before, use this new signup page.
• Returning referees, please contact the Assignor directly.

New Officials Registration

IMPORTANT LINKS FOR NEW REFEREES!

Referee Clinics:

• Clinics are normally available between the months of July-November and January-April across different cities and locations throughout the North Texas area.
• New Referees and those with expired badges (i.e. 2 years or greater) MUST attend one in-person clinic in addition to completing the online coursework in order to be obtain your USSF Referee badge.
• Minimum age to be eligible is 13. (Must be 13 at the time of registration.)
• If RYSA decides to host a clinic, it will be listed on the State Association available clinics page. (See link above.)

Re-Certifications:

• Generally offered starting in July through December of the current year and can be completed entirely online, unless you have an expired badge as explained above.
• A new soccer year starts every July therefore the badge you receive is good for the remainder of the current calendar year and next. (E.g. Re-certifying in July 2024, you receive a 2025 badge that grants you the privilege to officiate until 12/31/2025.)
• The 2025 re-certification process is now open for all license types.
  • Log into the OMS portal to complete your online re-certification. If you need help, please refer to the following Recertification Help Document online.
  • Once you access the online lessons, it's vital to follow the Introduction Module as it provides explicit instructions on how to complete your SafeSport certification through the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.
  • NOTE: Regular 2025 re-certification is open from August 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024. No registrations will be available from December 21, 2023 - January 7, 2023 at which time late registration is in effect. A $10 late fee is assessed starting January 7, 2025 through June 15, 2025.

IMPORTANT LINKS FOR ALL REFEREES!

IMPORTANT SEASONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-Season Referee Meetings:

• Spring 2025 SEASON
  • Date: 2/2/2025
  • Time: 7pm
  • Location: TBD
  • Required: Yes
  • Notes: Invitation sent via email. If you didn't receive, please contact me.

What to do about weather:

• Soccer is a sport played in heat, cold, and rain within reason. There are established policies and guidelines to be aware of.
• READ RYSA's WEATHER POLICIES HERE

How to stay informed about weather:

• Sign up for the RainedOut.net text service at RYSA's Rainout page (in the link above.)
• Check your email, voicemail, and RYSA website before leaving for the fields for your first game at least 1 hour before kick-off time.
• Call the rainout hotline at: 1-800-991-3432
• If the none of the above have any notifications posted or do not indicate a cancellation, then arrive to the fields as assigned.

Referee Pay Rates:

RYSA REFEREE DOCUMENTS:

REFERENCES (IFAB Links, Laws of the Game):

The 2 forms below are for Coaches and Managers to provide feedback as part of ongoing referee development.