Referees
Letter from the Director
If you love the game of soccer, I hope you will consider being a referee for SABR. It’s a great way to make money working with like-minded people while getting exercise and practicing leadership skills.
Our pay rates for recreational games are competitive and may be found here: Pay Schedule
How to become a Referee
SABR needs qualified referees to manage dozens of games each week. In this section you will learn the requirements to get certified as a referee, who to contact with questions, how to request and receive weekly game assignments, and forms required to receive your payments.
Requirements to be a SABR Referee
- At least 14 years old (per Florida labor laws)
- Click here to learn How to Become a Certified Referee (14 years old and older).
- Click here to learn How to Become a Futures Referees (11 to 13 years old).
- Certified by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) via Florida State Referees (FSR) and recertified annually.
- Complete all learning modules on the Laws of the Game
- Safe Soccer module Includes an annual background check if you are 18 or over.
- In-person Clinic
- 3 hours for New Referees
- 2 hours for Recertification Referees
- 3 hours for Futures Referees
Pay Schedule
Referee Compensation
Our pay rates for recreational games are competitive.
Orientation
Everything you need to know to get started
Playoffs
Duties
Game Day Readiness and Conduct
Field Safety
Resources
Referee Resource Hub
- Recreational Games Assignments
- Laws of the Game FIFA
- USSF Referee Abuse
- USSF Build-Out Line 7v7 Youth Games
- Laws of the Game SABR Modifications
- 17 Laws Of Soccer (Abridged Version)
- FIFA “Considerations”
- USSF Referee Report
- Florida Soccer Referees
- U.S. Soccer Learning Center
- Perfecting assistant referee signals (Video)
- Refs Need Love Too
- 5 Rules Youth Soccer Parents Get Wrong