Referees
TCYS Referee Program
Tipp City Youth Soccer, Inc (TCYS) is a member Club of US Youth Soccer and the Miami Valley East Soccer League locally. TCYS provides a program in which children ages 4 to 18 years can learn, play, and enjoy the game of soccer in a less competitive, recreational 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.
*** 2026 TRAINING FOR NEW REFEREES > AUG 1 - 2 ***
OPEN TO ALL
MIAMI VALLEY EAST SOCCER ASSOCIATION CLUBS
- Read the Referee Training Requirements and the TCYS Referee Program Report detailing the Tipp City program last season.
- Find, complete, and submit the Referee Application if you would like to consider refereeing. No playing or refereeing experience is required to apply. You will be asked for which Club you would like to referee for.
- Due to limited training space the Introductory Clinic is limited to about 40 participants and is intended for those interested in working matches. However, the Newsletters explain other training options.
- Contact Mike Mahan, TCYS Referee Coordinator at tcysreferees@gmail.com with any questions. The other Clubs' Referee Coordinators may be contacted as well: :
- Graham YSA - Brevin Harlow...grahamyouthsoccer4@gmail.com
- Miami East YSA - Bill Metzger......wkmetgrahamyouthsoccer4@gmail.com
- Northwestern YS - Roger Jaynes...northwesternyouthsoccer@gmail.com
*** 2026 TRAINING FOR MVESA RETURNING REFEREES > AUG 4 - 5 ***
<<< NEWSLETTERS FOR ALL 2026 TRAININGS ARE CURRENTLY IN REVISION
KEEP WATCHING FOR UPDATES THIS SPRING FOR DETAILS
(in the left margin)
*** 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 any of the other Referee Coordinators listed above
for information on the Referee payment schedule for their program