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About Referees

ELOSA/LOSA is a great league to start training to be a referee. It has always prided itself on following the MYSA and US SOCCER game structure for developing players, coaches and referees.  We are able to offer an “on the field” mentoring program at no additional charge. This mentoring program helps the referees become more confident with their capabilities -- works with them hands-on how to better understand and apply  the Laws of the Game, and to prepare them for the next level; should they choose that path.  All our referees are licensed with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and, because of that, they are able to referee any where in the U.S.

Referees are paid position as an independent contractors. As a referee, you get to set your own schedule.

Training

WE NEED Referees!!!
2024 Referee clinics

Certification for Entry USSF Referee Clinic:
AUG 10 in Lebanon, MO
AUG 24 in Camdenton, MO

MUST COMPLETE ALL 25 ONLINE COURSES BEFORE YOU CAN REGISTER FOR THE IN-PERSON CLASS!! THIS WILL TAKE AN AVERAGE OF 15 HOURS! Click here for all up- to- date referee clinics


Re- Certification clinic: Click here for all up-to-date re-cert. clinics

All NEW referees:
Note- The online videos take about 15 hours to complete and MUST be done 3 days before the class date. Please plan accordingly ... THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS!

1. Email Corinne at [email protected] that you are taking the certification course. Include email address, cell phone number of person training and emergency contact ad mailing address. If it is a minor taking the course, please have a parent included in all forms of communication.

2. Register at Assignr.com. Download the app and fill out all the personal information. Follow this link https://app.assignr.com/q/site/cc0c0253275d557242fb349467abfb31-lake-of-the-ozarks-soccer-association

3.. All new referees should now start the process at our new registration site   https://mrdp.omgtsys.com/MemberRegister.aspx
You will have to create a profile before you can proceed.  After creating your profile, you will sign up for the last clinic on the list ( online courses) so you can get access to the 25 online training modules. This will place the referee fees ( total of $110) in your cart. You will need to pay that and complete the online training. ONLY after you have successfully completed all 25 modules will a new button appear that says "Pick a Clinic".  That's when you decide what roster you want to be on and where you want to attend the in-person class and hands on field training.

4. Strongly recommended: A checking account- ELOSA is using direct deposit to pay the referees. The Direct Deposit form

Required items for referees:
1. Order a Referee uniform, cards, booklet, socks , flags and whistle. Here is a link to order your kit https://officialsports.com/1816y-mens-yellow-10-piece-ussf-starter-kit/
2. You need need to get a Watch with a stop watch function ( not a stopwatch)- Wal-mart has inexpensive watches
3. You will need to have pens and a flipping coins


ALL Returning Referees:

1. Email Corinne at [email protected] that you will be refereeing for the next season.

2.Register at Assignr.com. Download the app and fill out all the personal information. Follow this link https://app.assignr.com/q/site/cc0c0253275d557242fb349467abfb31-lake-of-the-ozarks-soccer-association

3. Get re-certified IF it is required. All referees must re-certified yearly. If you received your certification in Fall 2023, you DO NOT have to re-certify in 2024. You will have to re-certify in 2025.
All re-certifying referees should now start the process at   https://mrdp.omgtsys.com/MemberRegister.aspx
You will need to login to your account and register for re-certification. You will sign up for the clinic for online courses (usually the on the list) so you can get access to the 6-10 online training modules and tests. This will place the referee re-cert. fees ( total of $80) in your cart. You will need to pay that and complete the online training. ONLY after you have successfully completed all the modules and test, will a new button appear that says "register" next to the re-cert. clinics.  That's when you decide what location you want to attend the in-person class and hands on field training.

4 Strongly recommended: A checking account- ELOSA is using direct deposit to pay the referees.

Required items for referees:
1. Order a Referee uniform, cards, booklet, socks , flags and whistle. Here is a link to order your kit https://officialsports.com/1816y-mens-yellow-10-piece-ussf-starter-kit/
2. You need need to get a Watch with a stop watch function ( not a stopwatch)- Wal-mart has inexpensive watches
3. You will need to have pens and a flipping coins

Questions? ..... contact Corinne at [email protected]

Pay for referee:
6u ( 24 min)- $14.00
8u (35min)- $ 16.00
10U center (45 min)- $20.00
10U AR- $16.00
12U Center ( 55 min)- $22.00
12U AR- $19.00
15U Center ( 65 min)- $26.00
15U AR- $22.00

The average income a referee will make is $386 for one season. $550 is the average income a referee makes that did not play on a team and refereed most game days.

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Why become a referee

JR Referee Program

CLASS IS FULL!!!
Training Clinic- Aug 24 9am to 12pm at Community Christian Church in Camdenton

This program is for 12 year olds that have the desire to start refereeing. The JR Referee Program is a beginner program just for LOSA ( you will NOT be certified). This program will allow you to referee the youngest division in LOSA- 6U in a safe and supportive environment. Space is limited.

Payment is $10 per game

Requirements:
* 3 hour in-person training
* Fee of $10 for shirt, whistle, booklet
* Need to buy a wrist watch with a stopwatch function ( NOT a stopwatch)
* black shorts with pockets

The JR referee program is full for the fall season.
Steps to Start:
1. Email Corinne at [email protected] that you are interested in the JR Program. Include email address, cell phone number of person training, shirt size and emergency contact.  Please have a parent included in all forms of communication.

2. Register at Assignr.com. Download the app and fill out all the personal information. Follow this link https://app.assignr.com/q/site/cc0c0253275d557242fb349467abfb31-lake-of-the-ozarks-soccer-association

3. Strongly recommended: A checking account- LOSA is using direct deposit to pay the referees.

There are several benefits to being a referee.

·        Environment: Being a referee gives you the opportunity to work outside in a fun, active environment. 

·        Money: While pay differs by state, referees generally make between $20-$30 per match and referee approximately 2-4 matches per weekend.  This means you could pay off your course fee in your first weekend on the field! The average Youth Soccer Referee Salary in Missouri can make $31,537 a year. The top salary in Youth is $47,369.

·        Job opportunities:  There is a referee shortage in many states nationwide.  There is significant demand for qualified referees so during soccer season there are typically lots of opportunities for people with their referee license to referee matches nearby. 

·        Flexibility:  While the more games you referee, the more games you’ll get assigned, refereeing offers the flexibility for you to determine a schedule that fits with your lifestyle. Class conflicts? No problem. Have a heavy work load this semester? No worries. There are no minimums to the number of matches your required to referee. 

·        Future growth: Refereeing is a lifelong skill that you can develop and grow over time.  If you enjoy being a ref for lower-level games, you can continue your training and work your way up to higher profile (higher paying) matches.  While it takes a lot of work, commitment, and practice if you stick with it, you could even become a professional referee one day. A World Cup referees gets $70k per tournament as a flat fee, and a $3k bonus for every game they complete. The assistant referees get $25k and a $2k game bonus.

·        Help kids:  Refereeing is an opportunity to positively impact kids in your community.  Kids often look up to referees as role models and fewer referees mean fewer opportunities for kids to get outside and play.  More referees create more opportunities for kids to get active and enjoy the game they love.


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