Who are the referees?
With the exception of Division 7, where parents referee (it helps the parents learn the game, too), trained referees are provided. The referees are trained by CYSA in a two-day session and the referees have all played the game. Minimum age for referees is 12 and all referees are at least two years older than the children playing. Referees are in short supply. ESL requires its coaches, parents and players to treat the referees with respect. Referee abuse is one of the main reasons why we suffer a shortage of game officials.
