All GLSA Referees are required to have a W9 Form and Independent Contractor Form on file with GLSA.
Please access the form at IRS W9 Form and either mail or fax, 847-984-2645, to GLSA Office.
To check referee assignments, check www.arbitersports.com.
Welcome messages, which give directions on how to log on and how to create a password were sent to an email address given to us by each referee. To receive another welcome message, request on by email to [email protected]
All referees must be 12 years of age.
12-13 year old referees are required to have a parent or guardian present during their assignments.
12-15 year old referees must have a work permit - see instructions below.
Work permit forms must be dropped off or mailed to the GLSA Office prior to being scheduled to referee games for the 2017 Spring season.
To obtain a work permit:
Complete the Letter of Intent to Hire
2. Gather the child's Social Security card and proof of age (birth certificate)
3. Make an appointment with your school Principal to obtain the permit. Please DO NOT make an appointment with your Principal until you have your documentation together. Work Permits are good for one year from date of issue.
United States Soccer Federation Referee Clinics (Grade 8 & Grade 9)
Grade 8: Clinics Scheduled in Libertyville - Register Through ISRC Website.
Entry Level certification: 2019-2 day no online portion February 23 , 2019 and February 24, 2019.
Entry Level certification with online training: 2019 (online training must be completed prior to clinic) February 10, 2019.
Recertification: 2019 (attend only one of the following dates)
Saturday, February 9, 2019 or Sunday, February 17, 2019
USSF two-day certification and one-day recertification clinics are scheduled for the spring season only.
Click on the new ISRC website for more information and the entire course listing. Illinois Soccer Referee Committee website.
GLSA Microsoccer Referee Clinic
Microsoccer referee clinics are held twice each year, March and August. The next clinics will be held at the Libertyville Indoor Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 5:30pm - 8:30pm and Saturday, March 14, 2020, 11:00am - 2:00pm and . New Microsoccer referees must attend one of the clinics. Returning microsoccer referees who have attended two or more clinics including one of the 2019 clinics, must attend one clinic every 12 months. Pre-registration via email is recommended, [email protected]
All new and returning GLSA referees must submit a completed Referee Information Form for each season.
2019 Fall Referee Registration Form and Independent Contractor Form - please fill out form and send to GLSA Office
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GLSA Microsoccer (Pre-school, Kindergarten)
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Must attend GLSA Microsoccer Referee Clinic each season
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At least age 12
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None
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GLSA Microsoccer
(1st and 2nd Grade)
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Must attend GLSA Microsoccer Referee Clinic each season
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At least age 12
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At least 1 season
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GLSA Recreation League
(3rd/4th Grades)
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USSF Grade 8/9
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At least age 13
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At least 1 season or age 15
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GLSA Recreation League
(5th/6th Grades)
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USSF Grade 8/9
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At least age 15 or HS Frosh
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At least 2 seasons or adult
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GLSA Recreation League
(7th-9th Grade)
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USSF Grade 8
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At least age 16 or HS Sophomore
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At least 2 seasons or adult
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Assistant Referee for competitive (travel) games
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USSF Grade 9 however, USSF Grade 8 is preferred
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At least age 13 when an adult center referee is present. Otherwise 3 years older than players.
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At least 1 season of refereeing as a USSF certified referee or adult
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Center Referee for competitive (travel) games
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USSF Grade 8 or better
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at least 3 years older than players.
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Several successful seasons as a USSF certified referee. These games are assigned by league assignors, not GLSA. If interested,
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High School
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Must be certified by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA)
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See the IHSA web site for information on certification
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Several successful seasons as a USSF certified referee. These games are assigned by IHSA assignors.
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| GLSA Roaming Referee |
USSF Grad 9 however,
Grade 8 is preferred. |
At least age 14 |
At least three seasons refereeing GLSA Microsoccer games. |
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GLSA Adult Recreation League
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USSF Grade 8 or better
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Adult
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Several successful seasons as a USSF certified referee.
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