REFEREE NOTES & REMINDERS FOR FALL 2008

• NEW REFEREES: you must be added to the CYS database before you can report & be paid for games. Complete IRS form W 9 and forward to CYS via fax, email or regular mail. (Form available on CYS web site - www.coyouthsoccer.org)
• Scheduled game dates for state league are: August 23 & 24; September 6, 13, 20, & 27; October 11, 18, & 25; November 1, 8. & 15. Last date for make up games is November 30, 2008. CONTACT YOUR ASSIGNOR
• State Cup will be played August 30 & 31 and September 1, (Labor day weekend) at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and the Gates Soccer complex. On September 7, 14, 21, 28, & October 12 at the Gates Soccer Complex. CONTACT JAN FIELD
• The CYS Cup (Recreational) will be played October 4 & 5. 2008 in the Metro Denver area. 
• Referee payments will be mailed on September 24, October 30 & December 5, 2008. (subject to change)
• When reporting games please remember that SO stands for Sit Out and NOT send off. When a red card is issued in a state league game the pass must be pulled & sent to CYS with a supplemental report.
• All referees must recertify annually. Visit the state referee web page for clinic information.
• The complete referee payment policy & rates are published on the CYS  web page.
• CYS Game Reporting: all referees and assistants must report games within 48 hours of the game date via the CYS Card Site at www.coyouthsoccer.org or automated phone system at 303-346-4421 or 1-800-490-8040. Center referees will be fined $10 per game that is reported late, please visit the CYS web page for a complete copy of the CYS payment policy.
• CYS Mailing address: 9150 Commerce Center Cr. Suite 100, Highlands Ranch, Co. 80129. Phone: 303-346-2777, ext 15. Fax: 303-346-4842. E Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• State Referee Office :  Phone: 303-940-3380 - www.coreferees.org
  Please visit this site for new referee clinic dates, recertification clinics and other resources and information.
• U10, U11/12, and U13/14 Developmental (no game numbers) Game Reporting:  Games without numbers need to be called or emailed into the office at 970-351-6255 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• If you are unable to make an assignment, you are responsible for finding a replacement.  Please contact the assignor first as she has a handle on who is available.
• Please check your emails often as that is how referees pick up additional games.
• Please report to the assignor if any of your fellow referees do not make their assignments.  It is up to all of us to hold each other accountable.
• Please wear the appropriate referee attire:  referee shirt, referee black socks, and solid black shorts (no white on them).  Professionalism is the first step to earning respect . . . don’t let the opportunity pass you by.  
• Young center referees --- it is important to use a strong whistle when making your calls.  A strong whistle is the beginning of a strong, confident call.  CONFIDENCE IS KEY!
• This season we will begin to evaluate referees on the field. Evaluators will be myself and Leiton Powell.  Leiton brings a wealth of experience – 20 years refereeing club and high school, he has instructed and has also been an assigner.

If you have any questions or concerns now or anytime during the season, you are welcome to contact me at 351-7443 (home), 302-7339 (cell), or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Leiton Powell at 396-0288 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Lance Williams at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .org (970) 381-3471..  We receive text messages as well so please contact us.