Referee

Register With VYSO

You will need the following information when you register:

• Group Number 1691
• Access code: vysoreferees

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GameOfficials Account

After registering, you will need to finish setting up your GameOfficials account.

• Instructions for setting up your GameOfficials account
• GOPay User Agreement

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Submit W9 Form

Before you can be assigned to games, you will need to submit your W9 form to the Executive Director, Michelle King.

• Click here for W9 form

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Referee Training

The South Texas Soccer Referee (STSR) website has many valuable training videos. Please start with the Advice to New Referees Section.

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Additional Training Videos

• Click here for excellent video showing referee perspective
• Click here for video for parents of new referees

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STSR Referee Resources

Referee Uniform

Referees will need a uniform, whistle, small notepad, and a pen.

Recreational Games: Referees will wear a yellow referee jersey/shirt, black shorts, and black soccer socks. A shirt for beginning referees can be purchased from VYSO for $10

Select Games: The official referee uniform is required (yellow jersey). Below are two websites the uniform can be purchased from. Referees also need a set of flags.

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USSF Referee Report Form

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IFAB Laws of the Game