Referees
TCYS Referee Program
Tipp City Youth Soccer, Inc (TCYS) is a member Club of US Youth Soccer and the Miami Valley East Soccer Association. TCYS and its partners provide recreational soccer programs for children ages 4 to 18 years where they can learn, play, and enjoy the game of soccer in a less competitive atmosphere. Referees are an important component in helping the coaches and players succeed; they help the games run smoothly by promoting Fair Play and safety while applying the Laws of the Game modified for the younger age groups. Many of our referees get additional training in order to referee more competitive matches in other local leagues and in tournaments. In addition to providing a means to earn money, refereeing is a great way for teenagers and adults alike to learn new skills while helping the youth of our community learn and play the game of soccer.
TCYS provides annual trainings for new and veteran Referees who want to work matches for the Recreational Soccer Programs in the MVESA.
***TRAINING FOR NEW MVESA REFEREES***
GRAHAM - MIAMI EAST - NORTHWESTERN - TIPP CITY
AUG 1-2, 2026
<<< NEWSLETTER 2026 INTRODUCTORY TRAINING IS CURRENTLY IN REVISION
- Read the Referee Training Requirements in the left margin
- Complete and submit the MVESA Referee Application if you would like to consider refereeing for any MVESA Club / District
- Due to limited training space the in-person Introductory Clinic is limited to about 40 participants and is intended for those interested in working matches. However, the Newsletter to New Candidates explains other training options
- Contact Mike Mahan, TCYS Director of Officiating at tcysreferees@gmail.com with any questions
- Contacts for the other MVESA Clubs / Districts:
- Graham - grahamyouthsoccer4@gmail.com
- Miami East - miamieastyouthsoccer@gmail.com
- Northwestern - northwesternyouthsoccer@gmail.com
***REFRESHER TRAINING FOR MVESA RETURNING REFEREES***
AUG 4 - 5, 2026
<<< NEWSLETTER FOR 2026 REFRESHER TRAINING IS CURRENTLY IN REVISION
*** TCYS REFEREE PAYMENT 2026 ***
8U Passers 7v7 matches – 1 Referee - $30
10U Wings 7v7 matches – 1 Referee - $40
12U Strikers 9v9 matches – 2 Referees - $42 (+ $20 if no partner)
14U Kickers 9v9 matches - 2 Referees - $44 (+ $20 if no partner)
Contact the other Clubs / Districts listed above
for information on the Referee payment schedule for their program