Long Island Soccer Referee Association
A non-profit organization whose focus is on soccer referee education and training.
Fall Season Ends: Dec. 17th
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Announcement: LISRA Monthly Meeting – Nov. 9th at 7:30 PM via Zoom
Cancelled Game Fee Request Procedure
Criteria For LIJSL Games:
- Game was cancelled under 2 hours of the schedule start OR
- Game was a forfeit less than 48 hours prior to the schedule start.
- The game was not cancelled due to weather or Covid.
- Submit a USSF Supplemental form with a description of the circumstances.
Criteria For NYCSL Games:
- Game was cancelled with in 5 days of the schedule start.
- The game was not cancelled due to weather or Covid.
- Submit the online form, which can be found here.
Criteria For USYS Games:
- Game was cancelled with in 7 days of the schedule start.
- The game was not cancelled due to weather or Covid.
- Submit the online form, which can be found here.
Red Card Filing Procedure
If you gave a RED CARD during a game, you must follow the following procedure.
- Fill out the USSF Referee form.
- Fill out the second page Supplemental and describe in detail the things that led up to the red card. FACTS ONLY.
- Email the saved PDF file to
- For LIJSL Games email them to LISRA Referee Office ([email protected]). Then mail in the coach’s or player’s card, rosters and the USSF Report to the office, LISRA, 701-9 Koehler Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
- For NY Club and CYL email them to NY Club Office ([email protected]). No card is to be taken.
- For EDP email them to EDP Office ([email protected]). No card is to be taken.
- For ENY State Cup email them to ENY Office ([email protected]). Then mail in the coach’s or player’s card to the office, ENYYSA State Cup, 167 Nassau Blvd, Garden City South, NY 11530.
Membership Dues
The amount is being decided by the board and will be announced after the New Year.
LISRA Membership Dues are do. The dues are used to support the following:
- Arbiter with all of the assigning functionality
- LISRA Staff that is always ready to answer your questions
- Referee Development and Education Programs
- This website and back office systems that are used to load and update the league schedules
- Scholarships for Members and their Families
- And more….
Please select the type of member you are click the BUY NOW button.
If the payment is for a referee that is not the payee, please enter their name in “Instructions to merchant” on the payment page.
LISRA Members (21 and Older) – $110 + $5 Processing Fee
LISRA Associate Members (Under 21) – $40 + $5 Processing Fee
NY Association Members – $55 + $5 Processing Fee
Missing Arbiter Emails?
If you are not receiving emails from Arbiter, this is due to Arbiter blocking your email. Arbiter does this because at some point an email to you did not go through. Click on the button below for the procedure to unblock your email.
Game Reports
Game reports are dependent on the league.
Supplemental Reports
Supplemental reports must be written for all red cards, injuries and unusual situations. You must use the USSF Supplemental form.
- For LIJSL Games email them to LISRA Referee Office ([email protected]).
- For NY Club and CYL email them to NY Club Office ([email protected]).
- For EDP email them to EDP Office ([email protected])
Critical Information
Referee Assault Procedure:
If you felt you were assualted during a match, you must follow this the procedure that is in the Referee Information below.
Upcoming Events
Monthly Meeting:
Nov 9, 2023 7:30 PM
General Membership Meeting will be done via Zoom:
Topic: LISRA November Monthly Meeting
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W7JKoWkORS6NbEijWqXt7Q
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
See you there.
Next Board Meeting: Dec 11th at 6:30 PM
About LISRA
The organization serves its USSF registered Soccer Referee members in professional soccer and community matters. LISRA has set high standards for its members and for itself, as it continues to provide the finest refereeing services in the nation. LISRA officials stress sportsmanship and instill a character-building value system among players and spectators as they adhere to the high standards of the USSF Code of Ethics for referees.
Through the years, LISRA has always focused on its original purpose…to service the needs of the youth of Long Island. It is in that context that LISRA has provided several important leaders in the officiating community, many of whom attained recognition at the local, state, national and international levels.
Referee Information
It’s time for us to begin the 2023 Referee Recertifying Process. Below are step by step instructions. Once completed, you will receive an email from US Soccer stating that a new license has been added to your profile in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center along with a PDF of your license. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Start by clicking on this link – it will bring you to the instructions page.
https://enysreferee.org/recertifiction/
Additional Instructions for Part 2:
- Log into https://learning.ussoccer.com/
Click on REFEREE PROGRAM
Click on START MY JOURNEY
Click on left hand side RECERTIFYING REFEREES
Click on COURSE LIST
Click on GO TO COURSE INFORMATION
Click on bottom right COURSE DETAILS
Proceed to Registration
Make sure you select the Agreement to Participate and the Liability Waiver
Proceed to Payment
Once payment is made, you will have 6 courses. You must complete all 6. They are as follows:- Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments – 1 hr.
SafeSport (if 18 years or older) – 1 hr.
Online Grassroots Referee Course Module – 4.5 hr.
First Time Grassroots Referee Quiz – 45 mins.
U.S. Soccer Federation Gold Standard NCSI Background Check (if 18 years or older)
Additional State Assignments as required
- Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments – 1 hr.
NOTE: You may have already completed some of these, it you have, the course will be grayed out. You also MUST watch the entire video if there is one in order to move on to the next portion.
*PLEASE REMEMBER TO “SAVE PROGRESS”. You will have to start over if you close the page & do not save
Additional Instructions for Part 3:
- Log into https://enysra.gameofficials.net/ and make sure your group number in the identity says 1571 ENYSRA Registration. If you get a message saying “no courses available” please contact [email protected].
How are assignments done?
To get assigned to game you will need to register with the various referee assigning systems for the leagues in your area. LISRA can help you identify what system you need to be in and who the assigners are.
The assigners use a lot of differnt criteria when decising what referee should be assigned to a particular game. These include:
- Experience – how many years you have refereed and the types of games you have done.
- Temperament – how well you handle heated games.
- Age – your age versus the age of the players.
- Coaches Ratings – these are provided by the coaches after every game you do. The assigners will look how both coaches saw the game.
The following is the procedure that MUST be followed in the event of an assault on a referee:
- If the game is in progress, the referee IMMEDIATELY terminates the contest. Under NO circumstances is the game to be completed.
- If a person with a pass (coach/player/trainer) was involved, and the referee can safely do so, display the red card. Again, if safety permits, after retaining the offender(s) card(s), the referee may return the others unless local rules require the referee to retain all passes (using an intermediary is a good method to avoid any further problems). However, even if the referee cannot display the red card or retain the passes, a Supplemental Game Report still is to be submitted detailing the assault and the misconduct (dismissal/send off).
- If contact was of a nature that a crime was possibly committed (physical assault i.e. being struck, bumped, pushed, or spat on), the referee is to contact local law enforcement immediately and fill out a formal complaint at the venue. This way, any witnesses who can support the referee’s story will be on record with the police as well.
- As soon as possible (preferably the same day) the referee is to contact the president of your local referee association, the SRA (Joe Brosi) Email:[email protected], the SYRA (Piero Olcese Email:[email protected]), and the ENY State Association President (Adult Game: Sal Rapaglia Phone: (917) 371-5188 Email:[email protected] – Youth Game: Richard Chistano Phone: (718) 343-6619 Email:[email protected]). Contact Should be preferably be by phone.
- Fill out a USSF Referee Game and Supplemental Report and submit to the proper State governing body (ENYYSA, ENYSASA) for the match. Be clear and complete, but calm and unemotional. Make NO recommendations or suggestions as to what you feel should be done. Simply state the facts. Be sure to send copies to all three individuals in step listed in Step 4.
- Await contact by either by the SRA or State office about further proceedings. Be sure to proceed with any charges with local law enforcement.
Please note that these are ENY State Requirements and must be followed!!
Becoming a Grassroots Referee
A referee’s journey begins at the Grassroots level. U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referees are qualified to officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth matches and amateur adult matches.
Long Island Junior Soccer League
| Age Group | Duration | Middle Game Fee | AR Game Fee | Ball Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U17-18-19 | 2 x 45 | $110 | $55 | #5 |
| U16 – 15 | 2 x 40 | $100 | $50 | #5 |
| U14 – 13 | 2 x 35 | $90 | $45 | #5 |
| U11 – 12 | 2 x 30 | $65 | – | #4 |
| U9-10 | 2 x 25 | $55 | – | #4 |
North Atlantic EDP, New York Club and CYL
| Age Group | Duration | Middle Game Fee | AR Game Fee | Ball Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U17-18-19 | 2 x 45 | $110 | $55 | #5 |
| U16 – 15 | 2 x 40 | $100 | $50 | #5 |
| U14 – 13 | 2 x 35 | $90 | $45 | #5 |
| U12 | 2 x 35 | $65 | – | #4 |
| U11 | 2 x 30 | $55 | – | #4 |
| U9-10 | 2 x 30 | $55 | – | #4 |
ECNL
| Age Group | Duration | Middle Game Fee | AR Game Fee | Ball Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U17-18-19 | 2 x 45 | $120 | $60 | #5 |
| U16 – 15 – 14 | 2 x 40 | $110 | $55 | #5 |
| U13 – 12 -13 | 2 x 35 | $100 | $50 | #5 |
| U11 – 12 | 2 x 30 | $90 | $45 | #4 |
ELITE 64
| Age Group | Duration | Middle Game Fee | AR Game Fee | Ball Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U17-18-19 | 2 x 45 | $100 | $75 | #5 |
| U16 – 15 | 2 x 40 | $90 | $65 | #5 |
| U13 – 14 | 2 x 35 | $80 | $60 | #5 |
| U11 – 12 | 2 x 30 | $70 | $40 | #4 |
ENY State Cup
| Age Group | Duration | Middle Game Fee | AR Game Fee | Ball Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U17-18-19 | 2 x 45 | $105 | $60 | #5 |
| U16 – 15 | 2 x 40 | $100 | $50 | #5 |
| U14 – 13 | 2 x 35 | $85 | $45 | #5 |
| U11 – 12 | 2 x 30 | $75 | $40 | #4 |
GA
| Age Group | Duration | Middle Game Fee | AR Game Fee | Ball Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U17-18-19 | 2 x 45 | $95 | $65 | #5 |
| U16 | 2 x 40 | $95 | $65 | #5 |
| U15 | 2 x 40 | $85 | $55 | #5 |
| U15 – 14 – 13 | 2 x 35 | $85 | $55 | #5 |
| U11 – 12 | 2 x 30 | $70 | $35 | #4 |
NEAL
| Age Group | Duration | Middle Game Fee | AR Game Fee | Ball Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U17-18-19 | 2 x 45 | $100 | $60 | #5 |
| U16 – 15 | 2 x 40 | $90 | $50 | #5 |
| U14 – 13 | 2 x 35 | $80 | $50 | #5 |
| U11 – 12 | 2 x 30 | $60 | $30 | #4 |
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Criteria For LIJSL Games:
- Game was cancelled under 2 hours of the schedule start OR
- Game was a forfeit less than 48 hours prior to the schedule start.
- The game was not cancelled due to weather or Covid.
- Submit a USSF Supplemental form with a description of the circumstances.
Criteria For NYCSL Games:
- Game was cancelled with in 5 days of the schedule start.
- The game was not cancelled due to weather or Covid.
- Submit the online form, which can be found here.
Criteria For USYS Games:
- Game was cancelled with in 7 days of the schedule start.
- The game was not cancelled due to weather or Covid.
- Submit the online form, which can be found here.
Referees that are assigned games in which they must travel a minium of 30 miles to their first game will receive a travel stipend of $30. The fees are submitted to each league monthly and checks are sent from the LISRA office.
LISRA Programs
Big Brother/Sister
Big Brothers and Sisters is program where experienced referees are paired with new referees to help them with their game management and mechanics.
Scholarship
LISRA awards scholarships to a few students every year. The student or their parents must be a member of LISRA to qualify.
Training Camps
Between seasons, LISRA will be providing training camps to work on physical conditioning and game mechanics.
Tournament Assignments
Most tournaments on Long Island will use the LISRA staff to assign referees. These referees are members of LISRA.
Laws of the Game Review
The Laws of the Game are always changing and some require interpretation. This review is a monthly video conference to review the proposed and latest changes to the Laws of the Game.
Video Training
Video of game situations are put together to allow members to sharpen their skills.
Personal Training
Physical conditioning is very important in managing soccer games. To that end, LISRA is putting together weekly workouts to help referees get and stay in shape.