REFEREE PAY RATES

• Referees are paid the following per-game rates for matches hosted and assigned by SYA Soccer.
• Payment is issued via check at the end of each season (e.g., in June following the Spring season, and in November/December following the Fall season).
• Referees who are paid $600 or more by SYA Soccer in a calendar year will receive an IRS 1099 tax form from SYA to file with their annual tax return.
• Referees who officiate a large number of recreational and/or Suburban Friendship League (SFL) games, either per day or during a season, are awarded bonuses.
• Referees who fill in for another referee at the last minute, e.g., for an injured referee, no-shows, car troubles, or other unforeseen circumstances, are awarded an emergency bonus.
• Referee mentors that are assigned by SYA Soccer are paid for their services.

Recreational League:

Suburban Friendship League (SFL):

Club Champions League:

Bonus Fee Structure (Recreational and SFL Games):

Note:Bonuses for recreational and SFL games are cumulative, i.e., you can be paid for working several games per day, many games per season, filling in for another referee at the last minute, and mentoring other referees.