Q. Why become a referee?
A. Being a referee is fun. It’s also terrific way to earn money while getting a little exercise and teaching younger players about the game of soccer. Being a referee is also a great way to develop leadership skills, something that always looks good on a college application.
Q. How do you become a referee?
A. To become a referee you must take one of the courses offered by the Massachusetts State Referee Committee. The course to train Recreational Referees lasts about 8 hours. You can find a list of courses by going to the MSRC web site (www.massref.net). Grade 9 referees are licensed to referee 6 v 6 and 8 v 8 games, as well as serve as Assistant Referees for 11 v 11 games. Read the tab "Becoming a Referee" and find classes under the tab "Course Schedule".
Q. Who can be a referee in Weston?
A. Anyone can referee in Weston. You do not have to live here or play soccer with the Weston Soccer Club.
Q. When can I start refereeing?
A. You can take the certificate course when you are 14.
Q. How does a referee get assigned to games?
A. Once you complete your license course, you should notify the WSC Referee Assignor - Sara Osborn - who will put you on the list of active referees. Each week of the season the assignor sends out e-mail asking who is available and at what times that week and builds a schedule. The number of games you will work each seasons varies; some weeks there are more referees available than there are games, and sometimes we are especially eager for referees who will work. Most games are on the weekends, but sometimes rescheduled games get played in the afternoons or evenings after school.
Q. How much does it pay?
A. Referees are paid for each game they work, with the amount of money depending on the level of the game. In addition, the WSC pays a bonus based on how many games they work each season.
Pay scale:
| Spring 2023 | Fall 2024 | |
| Center Referee Grade 12 (11v11) | $80 | N/A |
| Center Referee Grade 10 (11v11) | $70 | N/A |
| Center Referee Grade 9-12 (7v7) | $60 | N/A |
| Center Referee Grade 8 (11v11) | $60 | $60 |
| Center Referee Grades 5, 6 (9v9) | $50 | $50 |
| Center Referee Grades 3, 4 (7v7) | $40 | $40 |
| Line Referee Grade 12 | $50 | N/A |
| Line Referee Grade 10 | $50 | N/A |
| Line Referee Grade 8 | $40 | $40 |
| Line Referee Grade 5, 6 (9v9) | $35 | $35 |
Bonus scale:
In addition, the WSC pays a bonus based on how many games they work during a season according to the following scale:
6 to 9 games you will receive $50.
10 to 14 games you will receive $100.
15 to 19 games you will receive $175.
20 to 24 games you will receive $250.
25 games you will receive $300.