Utah Youth Soccer Association

Really, you don’t have to interview, usually. You usually get certified through UYSA and then get put on the registry and then start getting assigned games.

The other referees are for the most part nice and fun to be around. That part was crucial because you were usually stuck with them for a few hours so if they weren’t fun it made the time go by so much slower. The parents were the worst part. A lot of them were pretty mean and very vocal about the...

I have been able to ref every single day for 2 months as well as multiple games on Saturday. We should show up 30 min before to make sure we are ready to go. This is time for you to put on your uniform, warm up/stretch, check in teams, do to coin toss, pre match discussion with the other refs, an...

You need to be able to communicate effectively.You must have a thick skin, to be able to handle criticism.A good work ethic goes a long ways.Physical Fitness is a bonus.Punctuality is very important.