Referee News

Why Responding to Arbiter Emails Doesn’t Work
Some of the emails that we send out are actually sent by the Arbiter system. These emails come from messaging@arbitersports.com . If you try to respond to one...

Special Rules for U8, U9 and U10
Special rules of competition apply to U8, U9 and U10 age groups in some leagues. Referees need to be aware of these special rules if they are assigned to one...

Referee Payment
Referees are paid by the Idaho Youth Soccer Association (IYSA). This includes all of the league and tournament games I assign except ECNL and EA which pay...

Game Day Protocol
The game day protocol for ISL, Rush Developmenta, BTT Youth, Outback, Eagle and Star leagues are slightly different. Please make sure you follow the correct...

Assigning Procedure & Expectations
The assigning procedure and my expectations are something I think my referee partners should know and understand. There is a handy calendar matrix that you...

Which League Is My Game In?
"Which league is my game in?" is a question I frequently receive. The answer is easy to discover if you know the key and where to look. Fortunately, it's in a...