Become a Referee from the Comfort of your Own Home! Visit https://www.maysa.org/referee-courses for more information. If there is any unique opportunity during this challenging time it is that you can become a licensed referee with more convenience. MAYSA has shared this information with members several times but we ask that clubs help us to share it again, please. New referees must be 13 years old at the time they start the learning process (strict US Soccer Policy). And anyone over 18 years old should allot themselves extra time for the background check and Safe Sport training/certification. A reminder that MAYSA does pay a bonus when certain criteria are met. We always need more referees, even in the best of times.