Referee Registration
Who
Who is allowed to sign up for this program?
High school students who live in Needham and or attend Needham High School. College students as well.
When
What time of the year does this program run?
This program runs from mid-November through mid-March
Where
Where will the games and practices be held?
Practices and games are held at the St. Joseph School gyms and Pollard Middle School.
How often
How often will you be asked to ref?
Depending on the week and availability you could work 2-3 nights during the week. Usually you would ref 2-3 games a night.
Training
Is there a training session?
Yes, there will be 2 training sessions offered and you will be required to attend one of them.
Jerseys & Whistles
Are jerseys and whistles provided or are they purchased separately?
Jerseys and whistles will be handed out at the ref training. You will be required to wear your jersey every time you are reffing a game.
Compensation
How much do you get paid per game?
First year referees get paid $16 per game and experienced referees get paid $18 per game.
Jerseys & Whistles
Are jerseys and whistles provided or are they purchased separately?
Jerseys and whistles will be handed out at the ref training. You will be required to wear your jersey every time you are reffing a game.
2022-2023
This program is designed for high school boys and girls who would like to be a referee in the NYBL. College students who live in Needham are also welcome. There will be 2 days of training (1.5 hours each) offered and you must attend 1 session. You will receive a ref shirt and a whistle.
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