Referees
Letter from the Director
If you love the game of soccer, I hope you will consider being a referee for SABR. It’s a great way to make money working with like-minded people while getting exercise and practicing leadership skills.
Our pay rates for recreational games are competitive and may be found here: Pay Schedule
How to become a Referee
SABR needs qualified referees to manage dozens of games each week. In this section you will learn the requirements to get certified as a referee, who to contact with questions, how to request and receive weekly game assignments, and forms required to receive your payments.
Requirements to be a SABR Referee
- At least 14 years old (per Florida labor laws)
- Click here to learn How to Become a Certified Referee (14 years old and older).
- Click here to learn How to Become a Futures Referees (11 to 13 years old).
- Certified by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) via Florida State Referees (FSR) and recertified annually.
- Complete all learning modules on the Laws of the Game
- Safe Soccer module Includes an annual background check if you are 18 or over.
- In-person Clinic
- 3 hours for New Referees
- 2 hours for Recertification Referees
- 3 hours for Futures Referees
Pay Schedule
Referee Compensation
Our pay rates for recreational games are competitive.
Orientation
Playoffs
Duties
Game Day Readiness and Conduct
Field Safety
Resources
Referee Resource Hub
- Recreational Games Assignments
- Laws of the Game FIFA
- USSF Referee Abuse
- Laws of the Game SABR Modifications
- 17 Laws Of Soccer (Abridged Version)
- FIFA “Considerations”
- USSF Referee Report
- Florida Soccer Referees
- U.S. Soccer Learning Center
- Perfecting assistant referee signals (Video)
- Refs Need Love Too