Referees

ESC uses MAT Assigning to hire and place paid, certified soccer referees at all ESC games. There is one referee for U8-U10 games; there are three referees (one center and two linespeople) for U11-U19 games. 

Referees must be 13 years old to become certified; they are certified through online and in-person training annually. Referees 18 years old and above also have cleared a background check and completed SafeSport training.

It is critical for the continued development of our sport and the development of our soccer-playing children that referees are treated with respect by families, coaches, and players. Referee abuse will not be tolerated by ESC staff: please contact a Director if you have concerns about referees or the treatment of referees.