Frequently Asked Questions

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Question: View	I would like to become a referee, what do I need to do?
Question: View	I have been certified as a referee but am looking for additional training, where can I go?
Question: View	I would like to be certified or recertified as a referee assignor, what do I need to do?
Question: View	I am interested in becoming a referee mentor, what do I need to do?
Question: View	What are the MYSA weather guidelines?
Question: View	I lost my Rule Summary card, where can I get another one?
Question: View	Are there any educational materials (i.e., dvd, videos) available to referees?
Question: View	I have a question about something that happened at one of the games I was refereeing. Who do I talk to?
Question: View	Does my referee assignor need to be certified for a Jamboree?

Referees / Assignors Responses
Question: ^ Back to Top	I would like to become a referee, what do I need to do?
Response:	Those interested in becoming a referee need to attend a referee certification clinic. The Minnesota State Referee Committee (SRC) holds the certification clinics. Their website with a listing of clinics can be found at www.minnesotasrc.org.

Question: ^ Back to Top	I have been certified as a referee but am looking for additional training, where can I go?
Response:	MYSA hosts a Referee Academy and an Advanced Referee Academy each year. For more information on these academies can be found on the Referee page located under the PROGRAMS menu or by going to the URL www.mnyouthsoccer.org/programs/academy.cfm.

Question: ^ Back to Top	I would like to be certified or recertified as a referee assignor, what do I need to do?
Response:	Those interested in become a referee assignor or recertified as an assignor should attend a referee assignor certification clinic. The Minnesota State Referee Committee (SRC) holds the certification clinics. Their website with a listing of clinics can be found at www.minnesotasrc.org.

Question: ^ Back to Top	I am interested in becoming a referee mentor, what do I need to do?
Response:	Those interested in becoming referee mentors should contact the Minnesota State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA) at syra@minnesotasrc.org.

Question: ^ Back to Top	What are the MYSA weather guidelines?
Response:	The MYSA weather guidelines can be found on the home page under Quick Links or by going to the URL www.mnyouthsoccer.org/weather.cfm.

Question: ^ Back to Top	I lost my Rule Summary card, where can I get another one?
Response:	The MYSA Rule Summary card for Referees can be downloaded from the Referee page located under the PROGRAMS menu or by going to the URL www.mnyouthsoccer.org/programs/referee.cfm.

Question: ^ Back to Top	Are there any educational materials (i.e., dvd, videos) available to referees?
Response:	Yes. MYSA has added referee educational materials to its lending library, located under the COACHES menu or by going to the URL www.mnyouthsoccer.org/coaches/library.cfm. Please visit for a list of the materials available as well as MYSA’s free rental policy.

Question: ^ Back to Top	I have a question about something that happened at one of the games I was refereeing. Who do I talk to?
Response:	You first want to talk to your referee assignor. If they are not able to help you or if you still need additional assistance you can contact the Minnesota State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA) at syra@minnesotasrc.org.

Question: ^ Back to Top	Does my referee assignor need to be certified for a Jamboree?
Response:	Yes, referee assignors must be certified for a Jamboree.