Referees

Essential partners in a safe,

respectful game-day environment.

Calling all interested first time referees!

No experience needed and you do not need to be a soccer player or club member to referee for Eastshore Alliance Fútbol Club.

Minimum age requirement: 13 years old

UPCOMING COURSES:

  • March 7th, 2026, 9:00AM-12:00PM — El Cerrito High School

Please email any questions to Stefan Brunnschweiler, Eastshore Alliance FC Director of Referees, referee@eastshorealliancefc.org

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Scroll down to to check out our REFEREE PAY SCALE.

Youth soccer referees stand on the field before a match at an Eastshore Alliance FC game, representing referee development and match officiating.

Our Philosophy

We develop referees to be leaders on and off the field.  Making quick decisions, giving assessments of other’s behavior and controlling dynamic situations are important leadership skills.  

Our Goals

  • Have 100% coverage for games throughout the entire season

  • Develop high-quality referees through training and mentorship

Why officiate with Eastshore Alliance FC?

  • Great pay & bonus program

  • Frequent pay schedule (weekly)

  • High level of competition

Referee Responsibilities

  • Keep control of the game by assessing player and coach behavior to guard player safety 

  • Discipline those who violate the Laws of the Game or specific league Rules of Competition

  • Keep the flow of the game going with limited interruptions

Female youth soccer referees pose on the field wearing official referee uniforms at an Eastshore Alliance FC match, highlighting referee education and leadership opportunities.

Benefits to Becoming a Referee

  • Earn $35-$105 per game

  • Earn $100 new referee bonus after 5 games

  • Earn $100 bonus per 10 games you officiate

  • Earn work experience, develop leadership skills, and looks great on scholarship and college applications

REFEREE PAY SCALE
Age Group: Center Referee Assistant Referee
U19 $105 $80
U17 $105 $80
U16 $85 $65
U15 $85 $65
U14 $85 $65
U13 $70 $55
U12 $55 $45
U11 $55 $45
U10 $45 $35
U9 $45 $35
New referees typically choose to begin as assistant referees and can center referee when they feel ready.

Resources for Referees

Four young boys in official yellow soccer referee uniforms posing with arms around each other.