Referee at Georgia Express

Referees are a critical part of Georgia Express.  We value our refs, and it is one of the best paying jobs for teenagers especially.

Some of the benefits of being a referee:

• Referees earn $$$
• Free snacks and beverages for most game-days
• Mentoring and training
• Personal growth in focus, responsibility, and decision-making

Becoming a New Referee

Georgia Soccer offers many courses for new referees (R8 certification).  Click here to sign up for an R8 referee class in our area.  You may attend any of these.  The cost $95.  If you have a 2018 or earlier badge and want to recertify, click here to sign-up for a Recertification Class.

Referees New to Georgia Express, Peachtree Ridge, or Peachtree Corners FC

Once you’ve attended a course, then you need to sign up to be assigned.  Please download a W-9 form then email to craig.cunningham@georgiaexpressfc.com or mail to Craig Cunningham, 12115 Meadows Lane, Johns Creek GA 30005.

ASSIGNOR
Craig Cunningham (973) 727-0065, craig.cunningham@georgiaexpressfc.com

NEW REFEREES

1) Log on to www.gameofficials.net

2) Click on “My Assignor” to join my group.

3) Group Number: 1794

4) Group Code: 1794

5) After you are joined ….. Click lower left SWITCH IDENTITY

6) Click on the GREEN word SWITCH to the left of CRAIG CUNNINGHAM; be sure to note your home park when completing this information

7) After you are switched over to my page
click on “My Availability” to enter times available on each day. Make sure you do not click on “All Day”. It should be in blocks of time like 8-5, 8-12, 12-5, etc. Never use the Unavailable option unless you are not available the entire day.

8) Under the Notes section, list the venue(s) you prefer to work. Also list game conflicts with a team you play, or a family member is a coach or player. You may not referee one of these games.

9) After entering availability, there is an “Apply to” section, click on box next to JO-ELLEN.

10) Remember to hit “Save” You will receive email and text notification of game assignments. Make sure you have this information filled out in your referee profile. This is found on the My Info tab under the Cell/ Email notices section. Make sure to check all four notice types.

11) Confirm your address is correct and completely filled out on the My Info tab. Your checks will be mailed to that address.

12) When you accept or decline a game assignment, make sure to give a reason why you are declining. Remember to hit “Save” or I won’t know if you accepted or declined a game. You will continue to receive daily email or text notifications until you accept or decline the games.