After you have completed all the steps above, please register on https://stackofficials.com/.
Registration is free, but required. This site is where you will let the assigner know when you’re available to referee and is the only way that you will receive and accept (or decline) referee assignments for Orangevale Youth Soccer Club.
If you have any questions about how to register or use StackSports.com, please email refereeassignor@ovalesoccer.org.
In order to become a referee, all of the following are required:
1. Be 13 years or older.
2. Register for the official referee course online.
3. Complete online referee course & pass the online test.
4. Complete online concussion training.
5. Complete Safesport online training (only if 18 or older).
6. Pass a background screening (only if 18 or older).
7. Attend a one-day in-person field training session.
8. Purchase referee uniform & equipment.
Details for each step are listed below. If you have any questions about becoming a referee, please email refereetrainingcoordinator@ovalesoccer.org.
If you decide to become a referee, please let our assigner know by sending an email to refereeassignor@ovalesoccer.org so that you can begin receiving notifications about upcoming events, instructions, and any concerns about the upcoming soccer season.
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1. Be 13 years or older.
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You must be at least 13 years old to complete any of the training and receive referee assignments. This requirement is set by the California North Referee Administration and cannot be altered or waived by the Orangevale Youth Soccer Club.
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2. Register for the official referee course online.
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The official referee course is provided by US Soccer. This course is available through the US Soccer Learning Center. The cost for the course is $75.00 and online payment is required. Once registered, different training modules will teach you what you need to become a referee – including all the Laws of the Game.
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3. Complete online referee course & pass the online test.
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Once registration and payment have been made on USSoccer.com, you will gain access to the online training to learn the 17 Laws of the Game. It takes approximately 4 and 1/2 hours to complete but does NOT have to be completed in one sitting. You can start/stop anywhere along the way. When you come back to the training, you resume exactly where you left off the last time. The training is broken up into small modules and is fairly interactive.
After the online training, you will be required to pass an online test by correctly answering a minimum number of questions. It doesn’t matter how many questions you miss because it will continue to provide you with questions until you correctly answer the required amount.
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4. Complete online concussion training.
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The online concussion training is included as a module in the US Soccer online training.
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5. Complete Safesport online training (only if 18 or older).
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If you are 18 or older, the Safesport training will be included as a module in the US Soccer Learning Center. The online concussion training is included as a module in the US Soccer online training.
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6. Pass a background screening (only if 18 or older).
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If you are 18 or older, you will be required to fill out a background screening form that is included as a module in the US Soccer online training.
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7. Attend a one-day in-person field training session.
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Once the online training above is completed (including the test), you will be ready to participate in the one-day field session. You cannot attend the in-person field training until your online training is complete and you have passed the online test. In-person attendance is required. This session will train you on the proper flag and whistle mechanics, field positioning for center and assistant referees as well as other game-day concerns.
The next field training session will be held as follows:
Date: August 11, 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Golden Valley Charter School (9601 Lake Natoma Drive, Orangevale, CA 95662); we will meet at the tables by the picnic area.
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8. Purchase referee uniform & equipment.
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Once you have successfully completed the online training and field session, you will need to purchase a referee uniform (shirt, shorts, socks) and referee equipment (flags, whistle, watch, red/yellow cards). This equipment may be purchased online (ie: Amazon) or locally at Soccer Pro (located at 11726 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks, CA 95628).
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Become a referee for the Orangevale Youth Soccer Club! Here are a few things you should know about refereeing for our Club: Become a referee for the Orangevale Youth Soccer Club! Here are a few things you should know about refereeing for our Club:
In order to become a certified referee, there are several things you need to do: In order to become a certified referee, there are several things you need to do:
If you have questions, please read the other pages under the Referee section on the website
or email us at refereetrainingcoordinator@ovalesoccer.org.
Many people who participate in organized soccer are only aware of the club organization; however, there are a number of soccer organizations that a club relies upon in order to allow a club to operate successfully. They are briefly referenced and explained below:
Club – Our club is the Orangevale Youth Soccer Club (OYSC). The Club is a non-profit, volunteer organization. It is the primary level organization and the one that most people interact with most frequently. The club is responsible for setting many rules for teams, coaches and refereeing. The Club works with local school districts, park districts, private property owners (churches, etc.) for field development and use.. A portion of registration fees paid when you sign your child up are passed along to the “higher” organizations listed below.
League – In 2023 we officially became a league. That’s just an organization structure issue that gives us more flexibility and autonomy. We play in different leagues depending on the age group. Our U6 and U8 kids play in-house and may play against some other clubs. Our U10-U12 kids play in a mini community playing league that includes teams from East along highway 50. Our big kids, U14+, play against other teams in District VI Community Playing League which covers the greater Sacramento region.
Association – Our league is a member of the California Youth Soccer Association. They provide additional training to help leagues operate more efficiently and provide even more resources (ie: large-scale tournaments like District Cup and State Cup, administrative workshops and Olympic Development Programs). To help keep things organized in a large association, they have divided the area into geographical regions called “districts.” We operate as a member of District VI.
National Youth Organization – Our association is a member of US Youth Soccer. As a national organization, it is dedicated to promoting interest in soccer among the country’s youth and is primarily an educational institution.
National Organization – Our youth organization is a member of US Soccer. This national organization is likely best known for managing the men’s and women’s national teams that represent our country during international competitions.
International Organization – Our national organization is a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (in english, International Federation of Association Football)… or more commonly known simply as FIFA. And, of course, the term “football” used here designates what most Americans refer to as “soccer.” This international organization is the highest soccer authority in the world. In addition to providing overarching guidelines for the laws of the game, they host the most popular sporting event in the world – the World Cup.
Since 1975, the Orangevale Youth Soccer Club (OYSC) has been serving the community in and around Orangevale by providing a safe and fun environment for families with children between the ages of 4 to 18 to compete in soccer. The Club is a non-profit and volunteer organization.
The board meets throughout the year (nearly monthly) to organize and direct the efforts of our volunteers.
If you’re interested in learning more or attending a board meeting, please contact us.
From top to bottom, our soccer Club is run by volunteers* – literally!
If your volunteer efforts haven’t extended beyond getting your child to practices and games yet, please consider contributing a little more. Odds are you, you’re going to enjoy serving alongside other members of the community who are working to make Orangevale a great place to raise a family.
Because there are so many different ways to volunteer – anyone of any ability can serve. Some volunteers roles benefit from knowing a fair amount about the game (ie: coaching, coordinating coaching or refereeing). Other roles are really geared for support (ie: team moms/dads). Some roles require some technical savvy (ie: managing the website and registration). Some less social roles are critical even though many don’t see them volunteering (ie: field managers, treasurers).
If you’ve ever wanted to be involved, please reach out to let us know and we’ll help you find a meaningful way to contribute that you enjoy.
If you want a paying job, learn more about becoming a referee.
Since 1975, the Orangevale Youth Soccer Club has proudly offered a robust recreational soccer program to the families of our community. A recreational program emphasizes fun and teamwork. Regardless of the age that your child starts playing soccer, the recreational program is a terrific environment to make new friends and learn to love the game of soccer.
We are happy to offer the following divisions (separated by boys and girls):
916-988-1528
OYSC@ovalesoccer.org