Feedback Form
Feedback Form from Referee, about Coaches
Feedback Form about Referee, from Coaches
Rules of Competition
Gr. 2 In-Town league (rev. Aug. 2026)
Gr. 3-4 In-Town league (rev. Aug. 2026)
One Page Summary of Intown and BAYS Rules
IFAB – Laws of the Game
The IFAB (International Football Association Board)
IFAB Changes for 2026-27 (In Fall 2026, ASC/BAYS will follow the 2025-26 rules).
BAYS
Game Reports: Best Practices
Financial Information
Uniform
Certified BAYS/USSF referees (sometimes called Grassroots referees) are responsible for their own uniform purchase. A standard USSF referee kit consists of a gold referee shirt, solid black shorts, knee-length black socks (striped or solid), and predominantly black cleats or sneakers. Referee kits or individual items can be purchased online at Official Sports, Score Sports, or Capelli Sports; the store Soccer Stuff in Acton also sells referee gear.
In-Town referees will be provided with a black referee jersey after completion of the In-Town Referee workshop. They provide their own black shorts, socks, and cleats/shoes.
All referees also need a whistle, a wristwatch with a stopwatch function, a coin, and something to record game information (usually a pocket-sized notebook and pen). Certified BAYS/USSF referees also need red/yellow cards, and a pair of AR flags.
Referees who face financial difficulty in purchasing the items above should contact the ASC Referee Director.
Fall 2026 Pre-Season Referee Meeting
The pre-season referee meeting was held Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in the evening at the Robbins Library Community room (In-Town referees 6:00-7:15, Grassroots/BAYS referees 7:30-8:30). Attendance was not required but all referees were encouraged to attend to learn about new rules and procedures. Please click HERE for the In-Town Referee slide presentation, and HERE for the BAYS Referee slide presentation.
Contact Information
Referee Director: Chris Carlsmith
Assignor: Paul Athanasiadis