Sno-King Referee Group

UPDATE to Coronavirus Policy as of 3.6.20 -- With the recent cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus virus in Washington state, we wish to communicate to all Match Officials, Clubs, Teams, Players,...

Referees: I just heard for the Federal Stimulus Package Unemployment Insurance that Washington State is updating their system after April 18th.

So many of you have asked me what I know...

Referees: Update regarding Unemployment Benefits for Independent Contractors (Soccer Referees and other sports officials). Here is the link to the current Self-Employed/Independent Contractor Unemployment Instructions - https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment/self-employed - as of 8p Saturday April 18 their website is accepting applications from Independent Contractors. 

Check out the link and READ all the information thoroughly prior to applying. There are several links with a video tutorial, a manual on how to apply and a check list of documents you will need. READ EVERYTHING thoroughly before you begin - phone a friend and ask them for help if needed. 

One tip I can remind you about for sure is - DO NOT indicate any Referee Association as your employer - this will only delay your application and cause potential problems for you. Remember - you are a small business - as a referee you are an Independent Contractor which means you own your own small business which is why the government is allowing this unusual opportunity for self-employed/independent contractors to apply for unemployment benefits due to the virus and government shutdown of businesses. 

Not everyone will qualify - from what we have read it appears you have to prove that you worked at least 680 hours (just over 450 90-minute matches) over the past 18 months or so as a referee with all the associations (HS, College, Youth) you work with to qualify. You will likely need your 2019 Tax Return with your Schedule C (1099 income). Depending on the number of games you have worked and what age groups will determine your hours worked. If you work another job I do not know if that will impact your qualifications either.

This is all new even to the state so you might find they dont have answers right away for your unique situation either - be patient with them :) 

-- SK Referee Group

The Washington State Referee Committee will be presenting a series of Zoom Training Sessions to help prepare us for when games start again. All clinics run 7p - 8p and you can register at wareferees.o...

Current Air Quality Index:

2020/21 Laws Of The Game have been released - take a few minutes and download the Mobile App and also review the other links:

Mobile App - https://www.theifab.com/logapp/
LOTG...

Referee Running Group on Monday nights at Garfield HS -- while we are on a bit of a break stay healthy and find some time to continue running. Consider the Monday Night Running Group or find y...

Effective March 11 all Seattle RATS Matches will follow the lead from Washington State Governor and King County Health Department recommendations that were issued. All RATS matches will be cancelled u...

Effective March 11 all Youth Matches within both PSPL/US Club and WSYSA will follow the lead from the Washington State Governor and King County Health Department recommendations that were issued. All ...

🤑 SKREFS is a pass-through organization and can only pay referees after receiving funds from the soccer clients (clubs/leagues). Typically our clients pay within the first 5 days of the month ...

RATS Referees -
Please note the following Points Of Emphasis from the players/league for this fall season:

1. Please make sure you are protecting the Keepers (and other f...

Referees - most of you know your 1099's have been processed and completed. You can find them online under REFEREE tab then FINANCES tab then 1099 tab then set to 2019 and click SHOW - magic dust from ...

If you are experiencing any issues using your iPhone and this website or other Ridgestar Referee sites (SKCSRA, EKC etc ...) please let Larry know as we are working on why this is occurring and ...

RATS 8v8 Rules - please review if you are working any of these matches. Questions let us know :) 8v8 is a new division within RATS with aprx 24 men's, women's and coed teams.

Referees need to embrace these FiVE Pillars Of RATS Referring within our adult community - the players care deeply about these - do your part to meet their expectations each match:

1- K...

Pay Differential is in place for all Advanced Referee Grade 5s and 6s. RATS wants to honor your efforts and skill showing their appreciation for your involvement within the league with a $10 ...

Your parking fees for Marymoor Park ($1) and Bobby Morris (variable) will be added to your match fees. Thank you for making the effort to get to these fields - we appreciate it.

SHIN GUARDS are required by all players. Please confirm with team captains prior to the start of the match that their players are all properly equipped. If you notice during the match someone without ...

Field Issues - if there are issues at the field (double booked, lights, etc ...) follow this procedure:

1- If one or both teams do not show at the field contact RATS Administrators (Romes/L...

PROFILE - please update your profile to include your USSF Number, Direct Deposit and other data. Without this info your self assigning ability is limited. If your bank is not listed please let Larry k...

Referees we want to Remind you About Yellow and Red cards Please follow the link below and read the leagues expectations regarding pl...

Referees please sign up for Direct Deposit as soon as possible. If your bank is not listed online please let Larry know - snokingref@gmail.com

Seattle RATS is affiliated with US Adult Soccer and USSF through USSSA Soccer. There are no rosters to check nor player cards to deal with. League Rosters are all digital and on file with the league. ...