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LYSA Referees

LYSA holds Referee Certification Classes each season, the next class will be held in August. 

If you'd like to referee in the spring contact LYSA Referee Coordinator Tim Brandstetter at lysa.ref.coordinator@gmail.com

 Next Referee Class 
Will Be in the Fall

Referees along with coaches are an important part of the community of people needed for youth soccer in Loveland.  LYSA is always in need of new referees

BEING AN LYSA REFEREE IS EASY

2 Classes to Prepare You

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1.  Mandatory Classroom Session

All LYSA Referees are required to attend a Referee Class to obtain a SAY Referee License.  LYSA holds a referee class each season to teach the soccer rules that our referees need to know.  The class includes both in-class and on-field instruction.  Attendees are required to successfully pass a test at the end of the class to demonstrate proficiency in the rules of soccer.

2.  On-Field Class

Referees will work with actual teams in a practice environment to apply classroom knowledge under real game conditions

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NEXT REFEREE CLASS

Mandatory

Sunday, March 16, 2025

1:00 to 5:00 pm

Sanctuary Church

12079 N. Lebanon Rd

Loveland, OH  45140

SEE MAP FOR DIRECTIONS

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ON-FIELD CLASS

Strongly Encouraged

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

5:30 to 6:30 pm

or

6:30 - 7:30 pm

Location and additional details provided at the classroom session

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

​​Many current and former players become referees or referee while they are still playing soccer.  LYSA will schedule around your soccer schedule or other activities.​

MENTORING FOR NEW REFEREES

​LYSA provides a mentoring program for new referees in which each new referee is paired with an experienced referee for at least their first game or until they feel comfortable and confident without the partnership. Just as we have a robust program to support our players, we want to provide the resources to set-up our referees for success

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QUESTIONS

If you'd like more information or have additional questions, contact LYSA Referee Coordinator Tim Brandstetter at lysa.ref.coordinator@gmail.com.  

Common Q&As about

being an LYSA Referee

Spring 2025 Fee Schedule for LYSA Referees

Typical Referee Kit

Click on the buttons below for a link to items on Amazon.  Items can be purchased elsewhere, and  any plain black shorts are fine.

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