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.
2024 referee Pay Schedule
Age Group |
Length of Game |
Number of Players per Side |
Pay per Match |
Pay per Match |
U6 |
4 Í 6 min. |
4 v 4 |
$16.50 |
$16.50 |
U8 |
4 Í 12 min. |
5 v 5 |
$22.00 |
$16.50 |
U10 |
2 Í 25 min. |
7 v 7 |
$33.00 |
$27.50 |
U12 |
2 Í 30 min. |
9 v 9 |
$38.50 |
$33.00 |
U14 |
2 Í 35 min. |
11 v 11 |
$44.00 |
$38.50 |
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.
Please follow the directions below for training or renewal as appropriate for you.
2024 referee renewal instructions:
If you were a licensed referee last year, go to
https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee
[U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) Learning Center]
LOG IN with your first name and last name initials (ex: John D.) - If you are unable to log into your profile in the US Soccer Learning Center please email REGISTRATION@CNRA.NET (DO NOT CREATE A NEW PROFILE)
Ensure your personal information is accurate
Click on REGISTER FOR A COURSE
Register. Complete online assignments.
Online Grassroots Referee Course Module
Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments (ISHPE)
SafeSport (if 18 years or older)
Background Check (if 18 years or older)
Grassroots Referee Quiz
There is a $65 registration fee.
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
Register with Horizon Web Ref program.
Go to: https://horizonwebref.com/getstarted
Enter Association Number: 206334
Update your personal profile and your availability for every Saturday and Sunday from September 7 through November 10.
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.
2024 first time referees or two + years since training
Log into your account or create one if this is your first time.
Go to: https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/10000006/details/20002219 [U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) Learning Center]
SIGN UP and fill in the registration form
LOG IN with your email and password
Click on REFEREE PROGRAM
Click on REGISTER FOR A COURSE
Click on GO TO COURSE LIST
Select a course (Look for Eureka, First Time Referee)
Click on COURSE DETAILS
Click on PROCEED TO REGISTRATION
Register. Complete online assignments.
Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments (ISHPE) – 1 hr.
SafeSport (if 18 years or older) -- 1 hr.
Online Grassroots Referee Course Module – 4.5 hr.
First Time Grassroots Referee Quiz -- 45 mins.
Background Check (if 18 years or older)
There is a $75 registration fee. (Reimbursable by HYSL)
Attend the on-field session – 3 hr.
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
Register in Horizon Web Ref program for Humboldt Youth Soccer League
Go to: https://horizonwebref.com/getStarted Association Number: 206334
Fill out your personal profile and availability for weekend assignments from September 7 through November 10.
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).