Referee Corner

Thank you for your participation in Humboldt Youth Soccer Leagues referee program. Referees are an important part of our league and we want to provide you with the best support and tools you need. Explore the links below to learn about referee trainings and registration.

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2023 referee Pay Schedule

Age Group

Length of Game

Number of Players per Side

Pay per Match
Center Referee

Pay per Match
Assistant Referee

U6

4 Í 6 min.

4 v 4

$15

$15

U8

4 Í 12 min.

5 v 5

$20

$15

U10

2 Í 25 min.

7 v 7

$30

$25

U12

2 Í 30 min.

9 v 9

$35

$30

U14

2 Í 35 min.

11 v 11

$40

$35

referee training

HYSL hosts training for referees. A CNRA (US Soccer) 3-hr field course has been requested. Check back for updates on the date and time.

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Please follow the directions below for training or renewal as appropriate for you.

2023 referee renewal instructions:

  1. If you were a licensed referee last year, go to

    https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/7/details/5223  

    [U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) Learning Center]

  2. LOG IN with your email and password

  3. Click on REGISTER FOR A COURSE

    Register.  Complete online assignments.

    1. Online Grassroots Referee Course Module

    2. Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments (ISHPE)

    3. SafeSport (if 18 years or older)

    4. Background Check (if 18 years or older)

    5. Grassroots Referee Quiz

    6. There is a $65 registration fee.

  4. Go to: https://www.cnra.net/  [California North Referee Administration]

    Click on ASSIGNORS and Find an Assignor

    Contact an Assignor. 

    The Referee Assignor for Humboldt Youth Soccer League is Larry Giventer, HYSL.RefAssignor@gmail.com

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Minimum age to participate as a referee is 13 years old as of September 1, 2023. If you are interested in becoming a referee with Humboldt Youth Soccer League, please contact us with your information here.

2023 first time referees or two + years since training

Log into your account or create one if this is your first time.

  1. Go to: https://learning.ussoccer.com/  [U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) Learning Center]

  2. SIGN UP and fill in the registration form

  3. LOG IN with your email and password

  4. Click on REFEREE PROGRAM

  5. Click on REGISTER FOR A COURSE

  6. Click on GO TO COURSE LIST

    1. Select a course (Look for Eureka, First Time Referee)

    2. Click on COURSE DETAILS

    3. Click on PROCEED TO REGISTRATION

    4. Register.  Complete online assignments.

      1. Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments (ISHPE) – 1 hr.

      2. SafeSport (if 18 years or older) -- 1 hr.

      3. Online Grassroots Referee Course Module – 4.5 hr.

      4. First Time Grassroots Referee Quiz -- 45 mins.

      5. Background Check (if 18 years or older)

      6. There is a $75 registration fee.  (Reimbursable by HYSL)

      7. Attend the on-field session – 3 hr.

  7. Go to: https://www.cnra.net/  [California North Referee Administration]

    Click on ASSIGNORS and Find an Assignor

    Contact an Assignor. 

    The Referee Assignor for Humboldt Youth Soccer League is Larry Giventer, HYSL.RefAssignor@gmail.com

Our region is considered NORTH upon sign up. The cost of the course is $75.  HYSL will reimburse your fee if this is your first time taking this course, select the pay at class option.  If you are not reffing for HYSL you may pay online or pay at class (bring a check to class if paying on site).