Read below for a description of which course is appropriate:

Grade 9- Entry Level- must be at least 12 years of age before season starts, attend an 8-hour certification course and pass a written test. Grade 9 can ref "recreational" games, like our intramurals, ECYSA U10's, etc. They can also be assistant refs on U12-U14 games although ECYSA does not presently use them for that.

Grade 8- Recommended for adults- must be at least 16 years of age, or have your years of experience as a Grade 9 plus your age equal 16 or more (i.e., age 14 plus 2 years experience as a certified Grade 9) before season starts. You must attend 16 hours of course work (8 hours for current Grade 9’s “bridging” to Grade 8) and pass a 100 question written test. Grade 8 can do any youth game from intramurals through U19.

Referee Assignor:

DYS U-08/U-10: Jerry Morin is the referee assignor for DYS. As soon as you sign up for the referee course, you should email Jerry at jerryref@comcast.net to let him know when you or your child would like to begin refereeing. Jerry will provide you with the information and instructions you will need to proceed.

ECYSA U-10 and above: Ben Reed is the referee assignor for Essex County. As soon as you sign up for the referee course, you should email Ben at benrefereed.soccer@verizon.net to let him know when you or your child would like to begin refereeing. Ben will provide you with the information and instructions you will need to proceed.