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January 12, 2010 (updated January 15, 2010)
This information is for anyone interested in referee training. All information about entry level referee training is found at the CT State Referee Program website. This year all registration and instructional materials for entry level clinics will be done online http://www.ctreferee.net. You will be required to attend a field session (expect 3 hour session) where some referee mechanics will be covered as well as pass an exam at the end of training.
I am told final information will be posted on February 1st. You must be at least 13 years old as of June 1st, 2010, though there is no harm in starting at an older age. I find many perform better and enjoy it more if they start at an older age. We would like more adults (male and female) to get involved as there are only a handful of us that are certified referees. I am not positive of the fee for training but expect it to be around $80. Referees must provide their own uniform and equipment. Starter kits can be purchased for under $50 or there are many used ones available from others. Locally, new uniforms are available at Oakwood Sports Center, Glastonbury, or Scott's Sports, Windsor. Sports Authority and Dick’s Sporting Goods have not carried soccer referee uniforms in the past. Official Sports is the official supplier to US Soccer.
Most recreation games are played on Saturday mornings and travel games are played in the afternoons. South Windsor pays referees between $20 and $40 per assignment but referees can work in other towns and at tournaments. Income earned depends on desire, availability and experience but most earn between $80-100 per season. Some will earn that much or more in one weekend.
Should you have questions concerning referee training or referees in general, please feel free to contact me.
Gary Walker
860-432-7445
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