KYSC Referees
KYSC is always looking for experienced and new referees to join our organization!
- Register with South Texas Soccer Referees and check for Certification or Re-Certification clinics.
- If you have any questions please contact ref-coord@katyyouthsoccer.com
- USSF Laws of the Game – useful download for reference
Already certified?
Please provide the following information to the VP of Referees at referees@katyyouthsoccer.com:
- Name
- Home address
- Primary emailP
- Primary contact phone #
- Certification (Grade)
- Date of Certification and years of experience.
Referee Pay Scale
Per-match compensation by age group and crew position.
| Age Group | Players on Field | Center Ref | Assistant Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7U–8U | 4 v 4 | $35 | — |
| 9U | 7 v 7 | $38 | — |
| 10U | 7 v 7 | $41 | $30 |
| 11U | 9 v 9 | $46 | $34 |
| 12U | 9 v 9 | $46 | $34 |
| 13U–14U | 11 v 11 | $60 | $44 |
| 15U–16U | 11 v 11 | $62 | $46 |
| 17U–19U | 11 v 11 | $70 | $52 |
“Assistant Ref” not used for 7U–9U small-sided formats.
Most importantly... If you ever feel you've been the subject of abuse or assault while refereeing a game, please contact the VP of Referees at referees@katyyouthsoccer.com.
Age Group Formats For Games
Click any card below to download the format and rules for your age group
Division Game Format & Specs
| Category | 7U–8U | 9U | 10U | 11U–12U | 13U–14U | 15U–16U | 17U–19U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Size | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Duration (x4) | 10 min/quarter | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quarter Breaks | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duration (x2) | — | 25 min/half | 25 min/half | 30 min/half | 35 min/half | 40 min/half | 45 min/half |
| Halftime Break | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min | 10 min |
| Game Play Length | 40 min | 50 min | 50 min | 60 min | 70 min | 80 min | 90 min |
| Total Time on Field* | 49 min | 55 min | 55 min | 65 min | 75 min | 85 min | 100 min |
*Total includes regulation play plus breaks/halftime, per KYSC division guidelines.
Here are a few sites that you can order from online…
- Sator Soccer
- SoccerPost (also has physical stores in Houston)
- The Soccer Factory (Katy)
