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Become a High School Soccer Referee
Become a High School Soccer Referee
Stay in the game. Get paid. Make a difference.
Stay in the game. Get paid. Make a difference.
NYSCOS is actively recruiting new officials across New York State — no experience needed. If you love soccer, this is your chance to stay involved, support student-athletes, and earn money doing it.
Why Do It?
Why Do It?
🕒 Set your own schedule
💵 Earn on average $75–$100 per match
⚽ Stay active in the game
🏫 Support your local schools and athletes
🤝 Join a statewide referee community
What’s Required?
What’s Required?
✅ Attend a local training clinic
✅ Pass the NFHS rules exam (online)
✅ Complete local board onboarding (scrimmages, etc.)
How to Get Started...
How to Get Started...
Step 1: Contact Your Local Board
Step 1: Contact Your Local Board
If you know your local board, reach out directly to begin training.
Step 2: Don’t Know Your Board?
Step 2: Don’t Know Your Board?
Email membership@nyscos.org with:
Your full name
The area/region you'd like to officiate
Your phone and email
We'll connect you with the right board.
You're Certified. You're Ready. Let’s Go.
You're Certified. You're Ready. Let’s Go.
Start your referee journey today — we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Member Local Boards
Member Local Boards
Allegheny-Livingston
Allegheny-Steuben
Capital
Cattaraugus-Chautauqua
Clinton
CNYSOA
CWNYBASO
Delaware-Ostego
EBASOA
Elmira-Chemung
Mid-Hudson
Mid State
Mohawk Valley
Nassau Boys
Nassau Girls
NYC
Orange County
Rockland
Suffolk Boys
Suffolk Girls
Triple Cities
Upstate
Utica
Watertown
Wayne
Westchester
Western-Sullivan
WNFBWS
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