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Referees

  • All GLSA Referees are required to have a W9 Form, Independent Contractor Form and Covid Waiver on file with GLSA.
  • Please access the form at IRS W9 Form and mail or email 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 ajkalman@aol.com 
  • 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 2023 Spring season.

To obtain a work permit

1. 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 (Grassroot)

Click on the new ISRC website, www.ilsoccerrefs.org  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 GLSA Office on Thursday, March 14, 2024, 5-8:30pm, Saturday, March 16, 2024, 1-3:30pm and Sunday, March 17, 2024, 1-3:30pm.  New Microsoccer referees must attend one of the clinics. Returning microsoccer referees who have attended two or more clinics including one of the 2022 clinics, must attend one clinic every 12 months. Pre-registration via email is recommended,  ajkalman@aol.com

All new and returning GLSA referees must submit a completed Referee Information Form for each season. 

2024 Spring Referee Registration Form and Independent Contractor Form - please fill out form and send to GLSA Office


 

GLSA Microsoccer (Pre-school, Kindergarten)

Must attend GLSA Microsoccer Referee Clinic each season

At least age 12

None

GLSA Microsoccer

(1st and 2nd Grade)

Must attend GLSA Microsoccer Referee Clinic each season

At least age 12

At least 1 season

GLSA Recreation League

(3rd/4th Grades)

Grassroot

At least age 13

At least 1 season or age 15

GLSA Recreation League

(5th/6th Grades)

Grassroot

At least age 15 or HS Frosh

At least 2 seasons or adult

GLSA Recreation League

(7th-9th Grade)

Grassroot

At least age 16 or HS Sophomore

At least 2 seasons or adult

Assistant Referee for competitive (travel) games

Grassroot

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

Grassroot

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,

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.
 GLSA Roaming Referee Grassroot  At least age 14 At least three seasons refereeing GLSA Microsoccer games.

GLSA Adult Recreation League

Grassroot

Adult

Several successful seasons as a USSF certified referee.