Feedback Form
Feedback Form from Referee, about Coaches
Feedback Form about Referee, from Coaches
Rules of Competition
One Page Summary of Intown and BAYS Rules
IFAB – Laws of the Game
BAYS
Game Reports: Best Practices
Financial Information
Uniform
Certified BAYS/USSF referees (sometimes called Grassroots referees) are responsible for their own uniform purchase. A standard USSF referee kit consists of a gold referee shirt, solid black shorts, knee-length black socks (striped or solid), and predominantly black cleats or sneakers. Referee kits or individual items can be purchased online at Official Sports, Score Sports, or Capelli Sports; the store Soccer Stuff in Acton also sells referee gear.
In-Town referees will be provided with a black referee jersey after completion of the In-Town Referee workshop. They provide their own black shorts, socks, and cleats/shoes.
All referees also need a whistle, a wristwatch with a stopwatch function, a coin, and something to record game information (usually a pocket-sized notebook and pen). Certified BAYS/USSF referees also need red/yellow cards, and a pair of AR flags.
Referees who face financial difficulty in purchasing the items above should contact the ASC Referee Director.
Fall 2025 Pre-Season Referee Meeting
The pre-season referee meeting was held Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 in the evening at the Robbins Library Community room (In-Town 6:00-7:15, Grassroots 7:30-8:30).
You can see the agenda, and the Powerpoint slides, and the revised Pre-Game Sportsmanship statement.
Fall 2025 In-Town Referee Workshop
The In-Town Referee Workshop was held Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 at Robbins Library from 6:45 – 8:45 p.m., guided by Referee Coach Tom Hesbach. A link to the slide presentation is available here until Oct. 15, 2025: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=75KF4
Contact Information
Referee Director: Chris Carlsmith
Assignor: Paul Athanasiadis