The North Hills Soccer Club is always looking to add referees. It’s a great way to get involved and earn a little money too! And it’s not just for kids; adults are welcome too!
Referees for games U10 and above must be at least 14 years old and successfully complete a referee training program to become certified. Referees age 18 and older must also have their volunteer clearances on file.
U8 referees must be at least 12 years old. Certification is not necessary for U8 referees as training will be provided.
Certified Referees (U10 and Above)
To become a certified referee, you must:
- Successfully complete a certification course
- Be at least 14 years old at the time of the certification course
- Complete a background clearance
- Get a work permit from your school guidance office if you are age 14-17 and still in high school
- Obtain a uniform
- Any referee above the age of 14-17 must complete the ACT 153 Affidavit in lieu of clearances.
More information
can be found here.
Upcoming coming course and registration information
can be found here.
Once you are certified, contact the referee coordinator listed here.
Additional Details
- The NHSC will reimburse the $100 course certification fee when eight (8) games are referred within one year. To receive reimbursement, send a copy of the certification course invoice to the NHSC treasurer listed here.
- The NHSC will reimburse the $50 course re-certification fee when eight (8) games are referred in the prior season, current season or combined. To receive reimbursement, send a copy of the certification course invoice to the NHSC treasurer listed here.
- Referees will be paid in cash at the game based on the payment schedule below. Referees should ensure they have been paid the proper amount prior to the start of a game. If there are any questions, the referee should speak to the home/NHSC coach prior to the start of the game. It is the responsibility of both the referee and the coach to know the proper payment schedule for each age group.
- The NHSC will not reimburse the cost of the referee’s background check or the referee’s uniform.
Payment Schedule
| Age Group |
Game Length |
Center Payment |
A/R Payment |
2-Ref Payment |
1-Ref Payment |
| U10 |
2 x 25 min halves |
$35 |
$25 |
$45/40 |
$85 |
| U11/12 |
2 x 30 min halves |
$40 |
$30 |
$50 |
N/A* $100 |
| U13/14 |
2 x 35 min halves |
$45 |
$35 |
$60/55 |
N/A* $115 |
| U15/16 |
2 x 40 min halves |
$60 |
$40 |
$70 |
N/A* $140 |
| U17/20 |
2 x 45 min halves |
$60 |
$40 |
$70 |
N/A* $140 |
*NHSC will make every effort possible to avoid a one-person referee crew for games involving U11 and older players. However, if unavoidable, and agreed upon by both coaches, the full referee fee (two times the 2-ref fee) will be provided.
U8 Referees
To become a U8 referee, you must:
- Be at least 12 years old
- Be available Saturday mornings to referee games
U8 referees will earn $15 per game and be paid in cash at the game. No training is necessary. Referees will be trained prior to the start of the season. If interested, contact the referee coordinator listed here.