The East Central Soccer District is committed to supporting our referees, who are an essential part of the game. We provide a supportive and safe environment, ensuring officials at all levels have a positive experience.
Interested in Becoming a Referee?
Check out these short PSA’s from the National Association for Sports Officials (NASO). Say Yes to Officiating
Here is the link with more information on how to become a referee:
Assignment
Only Referee Assignors with an appropriate level of licensing may schedule referees for WYSA sanctioned competitions, including leagues and tournaments.
Wisconsin Referee Unit has selected RefInsight as the scheduling software to be used for all referee assignments.
Modified Rules
The Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association and East Central Soccer District have adopted US Youth Soccer’s modified recommendations for the playing rules for youth soccer competitions. Player rosters , field
sizes, on-field numbers and all other game formats are established by those rules.
Additional Information
RefInsight
Wisref is thrilled to partner with RefInsight as our assigning platform starting in 2024. Every Wisconsin referee who has certified in the US Soccer Learning Center will be automatically added and will receive an onboarding e-mail message; so please take a moment to get “activated” and start exploring the RefInsights system. Assignors for leagues and competitions in the entire state are being trained to utilize the great features of this new platform, and schedules are being finalized and uploaded daily.
To help answer questions, one of our Regional Assignors has graciously created a user guide which can be found here:
Ref Insight Guide – Referee. Also, look to: Ref Insight Support or the Wisref Website for news and updates and other guides, support and articles.
Fees
| Player Age | ECSD Legue | WYSA State League | USYS MWC (formerly MRL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9U-10U | $22/$16/$16 | N/A | N/A |
| 11U-12U | $34/$24/$24 | $34/$24/$24 | N/A |
| 13U-14U | $46/$34/$34 | $46/$34/$34 | $70/$50/$50 |
| 15U-16U | $58/$42/$42 | $58/$42/$42 | $80/$50/$50 |
| 17U+ | $68/$48/$48 | $68/$48/$48 | $90/$60/$60 |
Game Cancelled at Field
In sitations where teams and referees attend a scheduled game and the game is canceled before the teams take the field, the home team will pay the referees their portion of the game fees. The game will have to be rescheduled and at that time the referees must be paid in full by both teams prior to the start of the game. The game will have to be rescheduled and at that time the referees must be paid in full by both teams prior to the start of the game.
Referee Shortage Protocol
East Central 11U and 12U teams can play a scheduled game without referees. If both coaches agree to play the game without referees, they will record the score in the standings. Coaches can also decide to reschedule the game if they so choose.
Review full referee short protocol here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LnEwN2HW6JpzA4MXTWxh4KLx6Zli9asXyesx3qYkJzU/edit?usp=sharing
Changes in Field Locations
If field changes are done well before the game is played, the field scheduler can have it updated on the East Central website using the current scheduling tool. Club personnel listed in the program will be notified by email.
If teams are already in route to play the game, an attempt to contact the traveling team should be made to notify them of the switch. As a courtesy the home team should arrange to have the away team and referee met at the originally scheduled field and escort them to the new field location.
The home club will verify the fields are playable 2 1/2 hours before game time of the earliest game time on that field – Motioned passed February 2022
Field Markings
Regardless of private arrangements between clubs or other entities, it is still the sole responsibility of the home team to see that the field is adequately marked to the satisfaction of the referee. Home team sets corner flags. Referees can exercise the option to refuse to have the game played if the field is not adequately marked. This results in a forfeit by the home team.
Inclement Weather Policy
Please check on the home club’s website of the team you are playing or call the coach to confirm the game is still on. Weather can vary in different locations. East Central will follow the WYSA Inclement Weather Policy.
Coach feedback on referee
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Helpful Links
Referee Pocket Guide
Current Law of the Game
Recent Changes to Laws of the Game
US Soccer Learning Center
WisRef