All GLSA Referees are required to a W9 Form. Please access the form at IRS W9 Form and either mail or fax, (847) 362-7259, to GLSA Office.
To check referee assignments, check www.arbitersports.com.
Welcome messages, which give directions on how to log on and how to create a password were sent to an email address given to us by each referee. To receive another welcome message, request on by email to referees@glsa.org.
All referees must be 12 years of age.
12-13 year old referees are required to have a parent or guardian present during their assignments.
12-15 year old referees must have a work permit - see instructions below.
Work permit forms must be dropped off or mailed to the GLSA Office prior to being scheduled to referee games for the 2010 Spring season.
To obtain a work permit:
Complete the Letter of Intent to Hire
2. Gather the child's Social Security card and proof of age (birth certificate)
3. Make an appointment with your school Principal to obtain the permit. Please DO NOT make an appointment with your Principal until you have your documentation together. Work Permits are good for one year from date of issue.
United States Soccer Federation Referee Clinics
USSF two-day certification and one-day recertification clinics are scheduled throughout the year. Please Illinois State Referee Committee website for more information. The next USSF certification and recertification clinics in Libertyville will be scheduled for February 2011.
Click on the new ISRC website for more information and the entire course listing. Illinois Soccer Referee Committee website.
GLSA Microsoccer Referee Clinic
Microsoccer referee clinics are held twice each year, March and August. The next clinics will be held at the Libertyville Sports Complex on Wednesday, August 25, from 7:00-9:30pm, and Saturday, August, 28, from 9:00-11:30am. New Microsoccer referees must attend one of the clinics. Returning microsoccer referees who have attended two or more clinics including one of the March 2010 clinics are not required to attend the August clinic. Pre-registration vis email is recommended.
All new and returning GLSA referees must bring a completed Referee Information Form with you to the clinic. Must pre-register by e-mail.
2010 Fall Referee Registration Form - please fill out form and send to GLSA Office
Level of Games to Referee |
Certification Required |
Referee Age |
Referee Experience |
GLSA Microsoccer (Pre-school, Kindergarten) |
Must attend GLSA Microsoccer Referee Clinic each season |
At least age 12 |
None |
GLSA Microsoccer |
Must attend GLSA Microsoccer Referee Clinic each season |
At least age 12 |
At least 1 season |
GLSA Recreation League |
USSF Grade 8 |
At least age 13 |
At least 1 season or age 15 |
GLSA Recreation League |
USSF Grade 8 |
At least age 15 or HS Frosh |
At least 2 seasons or adult |
GLSA Recreation League |
USSF Grade 8 |
At least age 17 or HS Junior |
At least 2 seasons or adult |
Assistant Referee for competitive (travel) games |
USSF Grade 9 however, USSF Grade 8 is preferred |
At least age 13 when an adult center referee is present. Otherwise 3 years older than players. |
At least 1 season of refereeing as a USSF certified referee or adult |
Center Referee for competitive (travel) games |
USSF Grade 8 or better |
at least 3 years older than players. |
Several successful seasons as a USSF certified referee. These games are assigned by league assignors, not GLSA. If interested, E-Mail referees for more info. |
High School |
Must be certified by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) |
See the IHSA web site for information on certification |
Several successful seasons as a USSF certified referee. These games are assigned by IHSA assignors. If interested, E-Mail referees |
GLSA Adult Recreation League |
USSF Grade 8 or better |
Adult |
Several successful seasons as a USSF certified referee. E-Mail referees for more info. |