BSC is excited to announce a new referee assignor partnership for the 2017 season with MAT Assigning.

BSC is teaming up with the premier ref service in Minnesota

For 10 years, MAT Assigning has provided exceptional service and dedication to Minnesota’s most established and premier soccer clubs.

The goal of MAT Assigning and BSC is to provide a referee experience that is beneficial for players, members and the game of soccer.

Our short term goals are to ensure we fill all competitive games with qualified referees who manage the game and enhance the experience.

MAT Assigning promises:

• prompt communication
• ease of use
• prompt payment
• fun games

Matt Tiano

An assignor since he began in college 10 years ago, Matt is responsible for leading the MAT Assigning team including business planning/strategy, operations and client relations. A native of Northfield, Minnesota and graduate of St. Olaf College, Matt has been an active referee for 18 years and an NCAA official for 9. In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with friends in Minneapolis, playing soccer recreationally (not well), and completing his MBA.

You MUST be a certified referee to work club competitive games.

How do I become a new referee?

The Minnesota State Referee Committee certifies new referees annually. The process is managed at www.minnesotasrc.com

1) Pay the $60 registration fee online at www.minnesotasrc.com

2) Complete 7 ½ hours of online course work (22 online courses)  

3) Select a classroom session to attend, 8 hours  Available Classes

4) Complete the MYSA background check  (if working MYSA games and > 18 years of age)

Yes. You must re-certify every year; however, you may complete re-certification online, in its entirety.

Steps are as follows.

Training Requirements for Returning Grade 8 Referees (17 years or younger) 

1) Pay the $60 registration fee online  www.minnesotasrc.com

2) Pass the Grade 8 Online test (50 questions) – passing score is 80%

3) Complete 2 required credit hours of online training  

4) Complete 3 additional hours of CE training; this can be online or classroom hours  

5)Complete the MYSA background check (if working MYSA games and > 18 years of age)

 

Training Requirements for Returning Grade 8 Referees (18 years and up) 

1) Pay the $65 registration fee online www.minnesotasrc.com

2) Complete 2 hours of required online topics  

3) Complete online Grade 7 course, additional 4 hours of training  

4) Pass the Grade 7 Online Test (50 questions) – passing score is 80%

5) Complete the MYSA background check (if working MYSA games and > 18 years of age)

GameOfficials.Net NEW user registration instructions –

GameOfficials.Net EXISTING user registration instructions – 

 

MYSA Background Checks - http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/background-checks

GameOfficials.Net NEW user registration instructions –

http://www.matassigning.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GameOfficials-New-Officials-rev-02.17.pdf

GameOfficials.Net EXISTING user registration instructions – 

http://www.matassigning.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GameOfficials-Existing-Officials-Not-in-MAT-Group-rev-02.17.pdf

 

Additional Resources – 

http://www.matassigning.com/resources/