SAYSA is always in need of more certified referees to cover our home games. If you’d like to contribute to youth soccer in Stoughton in a vital way (while getting some exercise), please see information below about how to get certified and the special bonuses SAYSA and others will be offering this season.
SAYSA Financial Bonuses
For the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 seasons, SAYSA will be offering the following increased rates for U9/U10 game officials (to help address a shortage at this age level):
- $30 for head referees (an increase from $22)
- $20 for assistant referees (an increase from $16)
In addition, SAYSA will offer a $70 bonus to SAYSA referees who officiate 7 or more SAYSA home games at any age level within the timeframe of a single fall or spring half-season (following the submission of verification). Questions about receiving the bonus can be submitted to the SAYSA volunteer coordinator.
Referee Courses, MAYSA Bonuses, WYSA Reimbursement
Below is information sent by the Madison Area Youth Soccer Association:
The New Grassroots Referee Courses are now open! This is a great opportunity for any of you to become soccer referees, enjoy the game in a different way AND make money (see per game fees). There’s also a bonus & incentive program plus the opportunity to officiate at many local tournaments! And WYSA reimburses for the course ($70)!
The online portion of the new referee course is a great way for young people to fill the summer hours. And, for those 18 and older we recommend a little more time allocated because a background check is required before you can start. Minimum age per U.S. Soccer policy is 13 years old at the time of registering for the course (no exceptions, sorry). Once the online portion is completed there is an in person component (schedule below).
We would love to see you out there!…below are the instructions & guidance for signing up, provided by Wisconsin Program for Referee Development (WisRef).
2025 New Referee Course Information
New Referee courses are being offered by the Wisconsin Soccer Referee Development Program (WisRef) for a 2025 USSF Referee license expiring 12/31/2025. The successful referee candidate will have the opportunity to officiate games for the fall of 2024 and all of the 2025 calendar year. This course is for new, first time referees that have not been previously registered as a referee OR a previously registered referee who has had a lapse in registration (2022 or prior lapse). The cost is $70 for the course. Minimum age per U.S. Soccer policy is 13 years old at the time of registering for the course, there are no exceptions.
The course is completed in two parts: online coursework followed by and in-person training. Online portion must be completed prior to scheduling and in-person training.
Click here for complete instructions.
Upcoming In-Person New Referee Courses
August 03 | 8:00am | Neenah
August 03 | 8:00am | Eagle River
August 04 | 8:00am | Green Bay
August 10 | 8:00am | Milwaukee
August 10 | 8:00am | Middleton
August 10 | 1:00pm | Wisconsin Rapids
August 11 | 1:00pm | Oregon
August 17 | 8:00am | Milton
August 18 | 8:00am | Neenah
August 18 | 1:00pm | Milwaukee
August 25 | 8:00am | Oregon
August 25 | 1:00pm | Milwaukee
August 25 | 1:00pm | Eau Claire