Requirements to Become a Referee
The requirements for becoming a referee are:
- Obtaining a USSF License (see below for clinics)
- Submit a W9 to the CYSA office, form available at the IRS website [PDF] »
- Complete a criminal background check if over the age of 18 [PDF]
- Acquiring proper uniform (see Game Day sidebar)
- Notifying the CYSA that you would like to referee.
- Attend announced meetings
- Recertify your license each year
Clinics
The CYSA holds clinics for L9 annually in August. You can take a clinic
for this grade and others from other associations. See
NTSSA website for other clinics. Bookmark this page for announcements
of future clinics. See below for available clinics.
No clinics offered at this time.
Referee Meeting
Meetings are held at the beginning of the fall and spring season. Notifications cards are mailed out for currently registered CYSA referees. Bookmark this page for announcements of future meetings or refer to the home page for notices before the beginning of each season.
Attendance is mandatory to receive your full bonus of 20% for the season. This also provides a way for your assignor to know your availability for officiating. If you have a conflict and cannot attend, contact your assignor. Their email address and phone numbers are listed here.
Please bring updated email address(es) when attending the meeting.
Recertification
Recertifications are generally held annually at the end of our Fall season. Bookmark this page for announcements of future clinics.
No recertifications at this time.
Alternate Clinics
If course(s) are not convenient or unavailable here in Coppell and you wish to become a referee for the CYSA, please refer to Referee Clinics Calendar or the Referee Clinics List at the NTSSA for clinics around the DFW metro area.
Note: If you take a course from another association you must register with the CYSA to be placed on the schedule, please contact our office.