Referees
Thank you for your interest in working as a referee! Please use this page as a resource for upcoming opportunities, what game formats we offer, payment scales/options, and updated contact information for our Assignor. If you are not already registered, please click below to send a message to our Assignor.
Formats of Play
U8 Hawks
U8 is our beginner program and introduces a single referee. Games are played in four 12-minute quarters. Format is 6v6 with "goalies" (no punting). Throw-ins, corner kicks, and goal kicks are all observed. Opposing players clear to half for goal kicks. Referees are expected to provide guidance to players in this low-pressure environment to help them learn the fundamentals of the sport. Scores are not reported. Size 3 ball.
U15 & U18 Hawks
U15 & U18 continue with a center referee and 2 ARs. Games are played in two 45-minute halves. Format is 11v11 with goalies. All rules of the game apply. Scores are reported by coaches. Referees are responsible for reporting any cautions (yellow cards) or send-offs (red cards), as these age groups are more physical in nature of play. Size 5 ball.
U10 Hawks
U10 is the next step in our player evolution. Games are run by a single referee. Games are played in two 25-minute halves. Format is 7v7 with goalies (no punting). Opposing players clear to build out line/half field for goal kicks. No offside, all other rules apply. Scores are reported by coaches. Referees are responsible for reporting any send-offs (red cards). Size 4 ball.
U12 Hawks
U12 introduces 2 ARs to accompany the center referee. Games are played in two 30-minute halves. Format is 9v9 with goalies. Offside will be called and all other rules apply. Scores are reported by coaches. Referees are responsible for reporting any send-offs (red cards). Size 4 ball.
Spring 2025 Referee Pay
Referees will be paid twice per season.
-First payment following week 4 for games officiated in the first 4 weeks.
-Final payment at the end of the season for any additional games officiated in the second half of the season.
Direct deposit is HIGHLY RECOMENDED. It is available by adding your deposit account information to your Demosphere account.
If a deposit account does not exist, referees will be mailed a check. You MUST provide the assignor with your mailing address.
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U8 - Solo Referee - $30/game
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U10 - Solo Referee - $40/game​
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U12:
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Center - $50/game​
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AR (2) - $35/game
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U15:
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Center - $60/game​
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AR (2) - $40/game
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U18:
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Center - $75/game​
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AR (2) - $40/game​
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Referee Requirements
- Always put player safety first!
- Be at the field ready to referee no later than 15 minutes before game time.
- Report each game you work in demosphere. This is a requirement for payment. No report = No $$$
- Fill out a USSF Game Report form and send it to the SRA and the assignor when necessary (Yellow/Red cards, serious injury, incidents at the game). If you need help with this, please email the assignor.
- Be up to date and in good standing with your certification. DSC only uses current patched referees.
- In the event you cannot work an assignment you must let the assignor know ASAP so they may attempt to find coverage. We understand things happen, however multiple assignment cancelations/late arrivals/no shows will result in your account being suspended for the remainder of the season.