We are thrilled to offer our youth members a chance to participate in our youth officials programs. Becoming an official early in life can be a foundation for future responsibilities. The work is challenging and rewarding and can keep a person involved in a sport they love well beyond their playing years. It is also an opportunity to earn money or obtain community service volunteer hours.
Youth officials begin working in the recreational league. Recreational soccer referees referee games 1st – 5th grade. Recreational baseball umpires ump games 3rd – 5th grade – modified kid pitch. As our officials get older, we can direct you to obtain certification which qualifies you to work travel games.
Why Should You Get Involved?
- Builds Character – This a fantastic opportunity to take on a job with a lot of responsibility. It requires dedication and commitment.
- Valuable Contacts – You will regularly engage with coaches, parents, and staff.
- Keep Active and Involved – Get outside and involved in the community.
- Financially Rewarding – Our programs allow youth to make money weekly.
Please click the tabs below to learn about each program and how to get involved. Thank you.
Overview – Recreational Soccer
The recreational soccer referee program runs in the Fall & Spring. Referees participate in 1st to 5th-grade co-ed and girls-only rec. soccer games. These games are typically held at Binney Park and Eastern Civic Center on Saturdays. Time varies by age group and depends on the season, but the time commitment is usually 3-4 hours. As a youth referee, you can sign up week by week. This program is not a season-long weekly commitment.
Age Requirements:
State law requires that the OGRCC first hire members who are 14 years and older. If there are not enough 14 years and older, we will select 13 and 12-year-olds. Do not take it personally if you are 12 or 13 years old and not selected. Please keep signing up.
Payment or Volunteering Hours:
Payment is $15 per hour and includes set up and between game time. Instead of a salary, you can receive volunteer credit for high school community service requirements. You must indicate whether you prefer payment or volunteer hours when you sign up. A W2 form will be provided and must be filled out to receive compensation. Click to download the W9 – fw9
Items Needed to Referee
All youth referees will receive an OGRCC referee T-shirt and a whistle. Please arrange a time to pick it up at the OGRCC office. In addition, we ask that you bring a stopwatch. Please do not use your phone as a stopwatch!
How to Sign Up?
The first step is to email David Rafferty – aidansdad1@mac.com. You can indicate weeks that you are available and interested in refereeing.
What Happens Next?
On the Monday before the Saturday games, Mr. Rafferty sends a mass email to all prospective referees asking them to respond by 5 pm Thursday with whether or not they can work that Saturday. Thursday afternoon, Mr. Rafferty selects the refs and responds via email to those selected. NOTE: the earlier you respond, the higher the chance of being selected for the week. If you do not hear from him, you have not been selected. If selected, we expect you will be there and on time. If you cannot make the game, PLEASE let Mr. Rafferty know as soon as you do so he may find a replacement. The worst thing you can do is take an assignment and not show up.
Rules & Tips for Refereeing
To download our rules & tips, please click the following – YOUTH REFEREE GUIDE (1)Good luck!
Overview
To participate in this program, you must obtain certification through US Soccer Learning Center and a virtual “in person” with a CSRP instructor. More information is available on the CT Junior Soccer Association website – Become A Referee: https://www.ctreferee.net/become-a-referee/
Games are typically on Saturdays and Sundays. Time varies by age group and depends on the season. As a youth referee, you can sign up week by week. This is not a season-long weekly commitment.
Requirements:
You must be certified and at least 13 years old.
To learn more:
Watch this youtube video – https://youtu.be/djJlje-6M-c
For additional questions, please contact Frank McGarey 203-219-7056 or dsaks2refs@gmail.com
Overview
The recreational baseball umpire program runs in the Spring and Summer. Umpires ump our National League games which are for grades 3rd – 5th. These games are typically held at Binney Park and Old Greenwich School on Saturday mornings. Time varies by age group, depending on the season, and time commitment is 1.5 – 2 hours. As a youth umpire, you can sign up week by week. This program is not a season-long weekly commitment.
Age Requirements:
State law requires that the OGRCC first hire members who are 14 years and older. If there are not enough 14 years and older, we will select 13 and 12-year olds. Do not take it personally if you are 12 or 13 years old and not selected. Please keep signing up.
Payment or Volunteering Hours:
Payment is $30 per game. After four games, you are eligible to receive a bonus of $40.
Instead of a salary, you can receive volunteer credit for high school community service requirements. You must indicate whether you prefer payment or volunteer hours when you sign up. A W2 form will be provided and must be filled out to receive compensation. Click here to download the fw9
Items Needed to Umpire
All youth referees will receive an OGRCC Umpire T-shirt and umpire clicker to track strikes and balls. Please arrange a time to pick it up at the OGRCC offices.
How to Sign Up?
The first step is to email suzanne@myogrcc.org. You can indicate weeks that you are available and interested in umpiring before the start of the season. This is usually in February – March. She will then give your names to our Umpire Coordinator.
The coordinator will set a weekly schedule assigning you to a specific game. You have not been selected if you do not hear from him or her. If selected, we expect you will be there and on time. If you cannot make the game, PLEASE let the umpire coordinator know as soon as you do so he may find a replacement. The worst thing you can do is take an assignment and not show up.
Rules & Tips for Umpiring
The following link gives helpful tips http://www.littleleagueumpiring101.com/
In addition, we will offer a spring umpire training session. To view the recording from a previous training session, please click here.
Youth umpire guide and reminders are available in the attached document.
“My son has been playing baseball since age 6 with the OGRCC. He is now 14 and enjoying umpiring baseball games on Saturday. Thank you, OGRCC for the opportunity to teach him valuable leadership skills!
About Us
The Old Greenwich – Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) offers one of the most comprehensive community youth and adult recreational, athletic, educational and social programs. Our offerings range from art, baseball, cooking, basketball, dance, field hockey, film, rugby, soccer, and tennis. We also offer camps and special clinics by season. What separates us is our level of dedication to our programs, our professional and volunteer coaches, community events, and the ability to offer recreational and some of the most competitive travel all-star teams.
Contact Us
Located at:
48 Maple Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: 203-637-3659
Email: office@myogrcc.org
Office Hours:
Please contact us as we are working on a hybrid model.
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