Referee Information

Referee Coordinator: Cy Palmer

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253-952-8263

The FME Club supplies referees and linesmen for all non-district and district home games. All soccer players 13 and older are invited to become referees and/or linesmen.  To qualify, you must attend a referee clinic and pass the certification exam. 

Referees Code of Ethics:
A code of ethics has been developed for all Referees by US Youth Soccer & USSF to clarify and distinguish approved and accepted behavior.

• I will always maintain the utmost respect for the game of soccer.
• I will conduct myself honorably at all times and maintain the dignity of my position.
• I will always honor an assignment or any other contractual obligation.
• I will attend training meetings and clinics so as to know the Laws of the Game, their proper interpretation and their application.
• I will always strive to achieve maximum teamwork with any fellow officials.
• I will be loyal to my fellow officials and never knowingly promote criticism of them.
• I will be in good physical condition.
• I will control the players effectively by being courteous and considerate without sacrificing fairness.
• I will do my utmost to assist my fellow officials to better themselves and their work.
• I will not make statements about any games except to clarify an interpretation of the Laws of the Game.
• I will not discriminate against nor take undue advantage of any individual group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
• I consider it a privilege to be a part of the United States Soccer Federation and my actions will reflect credit upon that organization and its affiliates.

Compensation:

• U17 to U19: $45/center, $30/AR
• U15 to U16: $40/center, $25/AR
• U14 to U11: $35/center, $20/AR
• U10: $25/center, $15/AR
• U-9 & below: $20/center, no AR