
REFEREES
Can I become a Referee?
If you're interested in being a Referee for Lassen Youth Soccer and you are 13 Years old or older, then YES you can be a licensed referee!
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Contact our Referee Coordinator, Steven Eck, for more information.
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We use licensed referees through the California North Referee Administration to ensure world class training, safety, and education.
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NEW THIS SEASON! Introducing our in-house Junior Referee Program! Anyone ages 11 or older can train to be a junior referee for the 2024 season. To register to be a junior referee, click the link below.
How do I become a Referee?
Becoming a referee is very easy.
5 Steps to Ref with LYS
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Reach out to our Referee Coordinator to show your interest.
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Sign up for a certification course (course is usually held in August before the season).
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Complete online training modules and attend the in-person training.
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Order a Referee Uniform kit (cost will be reimbursed upon completion of program).
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Register using LYS's online assigning platform.
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Our Referee Coordinator will walk alongside you each step of the way to make sure you are well prepared before your first game.
Do I need to do anything as a returning Referee?
Yes only a couple of things.
1. Please make sure that your license is still active (or fulfill necessary requirements to ensure it is active).
2. Attend our in-person refresher course before each season.
3. Send your updated availability to our Referee Coordinator.
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