Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I become a member of TCSRA?

• Pay your annual dues at the beginning of each calendar year (Note: Membership is not required to receive game assignments, however, assignors may prioritize members in good standing when making assigning decisions).

• Visit our Join TCSRA for more information and to pay your dues electronically.

I want to referee local Middle/High School games. What do I need to do?

• You must contact our TSSAA Soccer Supervisor, Frank de Nobriga (frankdenob@gmail.com) or our TSSAA Assignor, Joeri Werbrouck (joeriwerbrouck@gmail.com), regarding registration and assignment of middle school and high school matches.

• Visit our New Referee page for more information.

How do I re-register for High School each year?

• Pay TSSAA registration fee via Arbiter

• Attend at least 1 TSSAA state-sponsored soccer rules meeting

• Attend at least 5 TCSRA association meetings for TSSAA

How do I get assignments from TCSRA after proper USSF registration?

• For USSF, you must be a licensed USSF referee. Contact Jesse Brown, USSF Assignor, at jrbrown.official@gmail.com, to check the status of your registration.

• Assignments will be sent via Arbiter (JB Assigning)

• Visit our New Referee page for more information.

How do I re-register for USSF each year?

• Take the USSF Recertification Class (In-person or online). Note: all USSF registration for Tennessee is completed on tn.omgtsys.com

• Complete Safe Soccer and background check requirements on USSF Soccer Learning Center (learning.ussoccer.com/referee)

What are the Game Fees?

• Game fees, along with travel fees (if applicable) are determined before each season. Fees are generally paid via ArbiterPay. However, for TSSAA, some schools may send a check via mail. For USSF, some clubs may pay cash or another platform (Squadi, Assignr, etc.)

• Check our Rules and Bylaws page for more information regarding game fees.

If I want to referee at higher levels (NCAA, Semi-Pro, etc.), what do I have to do to get there?

• Connect with our licensed mentors, Steve Cullen, Joe Molitor, or Jesse Brown, to schedule assessments.

• Join our mentorship program and be assigned a mentor.

• If you are interested in advancement or have any questions, contact our Northeast District Referee Administrator, Steve Cullen (steve.cullen.08@gmail.com), for more information.