Local Referee Organizations

· Gulf Coast Soccer Officials Association (GCSOA) – GCSOA oversees soccer refs in the following leagues: Mobile County High School, United States Soccer Federation (USSF), Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), City Rec, and sometimes YMCA soccer.
· Baldwin County Officials Association – oversees high school soccer refs in Baldwin County
· National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (NISOA) – oversee local college referees.

Reasons people like you become a referee.

· To make a difference in the world and be a part of the solution
· I love the game and want to become involved in its growth
· My kids play and I want to get involved
· I think I can do a better job than the ref I saw at the last game
· I could use the money
· There are not enough refs to cover the games. Someone has to help

There Are Various Levels To Become Involved In

• · City Recreation – games through the city, referees are assigned through GCSOA

• · Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) – games of the Catholic Youth Organization. Again, games are assigned by GCSOA

• · United States Soccer Federation (USSF) – games sanctioned by USSF, generally Club Soccer, club tournaments, and adult leagues. Assigned by GCSOA or other USSF assignor.

• · High School – Middle School, JV and Varsity – all games in Mobile Co. are assigned by GCSOA

Training, Cost & More Information

Click The "Printable Documentation" Link On The Left For Detailed Information

· Training and licensing is available through GCSOA
· Training starts soon
· Cost to get started is very small
· Can start as early as age 12
· It’s fun and healthy

What Does It Cost To Start?

◦ CYO and some rec leagues will only require you to buy black shorts, black socks with 3 white stripes, a whistle, watch, yellow/red cards and case, and black shoes. GCSOA will provide its CYO refs with a jersey. The cost of joining GCSOA is $30 per year. A percentage (either 5% or 10% will be deducted to pay the assignor and other association costs like jerseys).
◦ USSF has four jersey colors – yellow, blue, black, and red. Jerseys can be purchased from around $20 each to $40 each depending on quality. Jersey will last for several years. A fee to USSF must be paid so they can run a background check and for administrative fees. That fee is around $40 per year and is dependent on what grade under which you are registering.
◦ High School – Jersey is currently the zebra stripe. We are hoping a new color will be allowed this year. A fee to AHSAA must be paid each year to pay for background check and administrative costs.
◦ College – different jerseys and higher pay. They will have their own administrative fees.

Printable Documentation

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Refereeing in South Alabama

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