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Referee Clinic Schedule
Grade 8 Bridge Referee Clinic
Scheduled for 12/09/11 and 12/10/11 at The Colony Rec. Center. Register here
Grade 8 Basic Referee Clinic
Scheduled for 02/02/12, 02/04/12 and 02/05/12 at The Colony Rec. Center. Register here
Grade 9 Recreational Referee Clinic
Scheduled for 01/26/12 and 01/28/12 at The Colony Rec. Center. Register here
Register as a TCYSA Referee
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How To Become a Referee
TCYSA typically offers two entry level training programs before each season as do most medium and large member associations in North Texas.
Note: You can attend a referee clinic anywhere in North Texas and referee in TCYSA. More ...
Referee Basic Needs
Predominantly black shoes
Black referee shorts, no basketball shorts, player shorts or any other type of short that is not designed to be part of the referee’s uniform.
A yellow referee’s jersey
Black referee’s socks (USSF type) no NISOA socks. Your first set should be Black with three white stripes. You can find the different styles at: Official Sports
A wrist watch that has either a count up or count down timer.
A whistle and lanyard, (no long lanyards that go around your neck).
A Velcro patch for your badge (do not attach your badge directly to your shirt).
A set of red and yellow cards.
Something to keep score on.
Flags, if you are a Grade 8 referee.
Referee Pay Scale
| Age Group | Referee Rate | Line Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Under 4 | $12.00 | n/a |
| Under 5 | $12.00 | n/a |
| Under 6 | $12.00 | n/a |
| Under 7 | $16.00 | n/a |
| Under 8 | $16.00 | n/a |
| Under 9 | $20.00 | $12.00 |
| Under 10 | $20.00 | $12.00 |
| Under 11 | $24.00 | $14.00 |
| Under 12 | $24.00 | $14.00 |
| Under 13 | $28.00 | $16.00 |
| Under 14 | $28.00 | $16.00 |
| Under 15 | $32.00 | $18.00 |
| Under 16 | $32.00 | $18.00 |
| Under 19 | $38.00 | $21.00 |
Important Dates
03/03 Picture Day