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. U15 games are played in two 40-minute halves and U18 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 2026 Referee Pay
Referees will be paid twice per season.
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First payment following week 4 for games officiated in the first 4 weeks.
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Final payment at the end of the season for any additional games officiated in the second half of the season.
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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 - $100/game​
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AR (2) - $50/game​
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Referee Requirements
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Always put player safety first!
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Be at the field ready to referee no later than 15 minutes before game time.
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Report each game you work in demosphere. This is a requirement for payment. No report = No $$$
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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.
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Be up to date and in good standing with your certification. DSC only uses current patched referees.
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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.