Long Island has one of the most active soccer communities in New York. Thousands of youth travel and recreational soccer games take place every weekend across both counties — and one of the most common crises a league coordinator faces is a referee who doesn't show up. Emergency Refs was built specifically for this.
USSF-Certified Soccer Referees on Long Island
Every soccer official in our network holds active USSF (United States Soccer Federation) certification. Depending on the level of play, we can provide:
- A single center referee for small-sided youth games (U8–U12)
- A 3-person crew (1 center + 2 assistant referees) for competitive youth and adult leagues
- Tournament crews for single-day or multi-day events
⚽ Most common request we get
"Our ref cancelled 2 hours before kickoff — can you help?" Yes. That's exactly what we do. Submit a request and we respond immediately to confirm availability.
Soccer Leagues & Organizations We Serve
- LIJSL (Long Island Junior Soccer League) affiliated clubs
- ENYYSA and NYCSL travel leagues
- Parks & Recreation youth soccer programs
- Adult recreational leagues (co-ed, men's, women's)
- Indoor soccer facilities and futsal leagues
- Church, school, and community organization leagues
- Private tournament organizers
Coverage Across Nassau and Suffolk County
We have soccer officials available in every part of Long Island — from Elmont and Valley Stream in western Nassau all the way to Riverhead and Southampton in eastern Suffolk. Popular game locations we cover include:
- Mitchel Athletic Complex, East Meadow
- Bethpage State Park fields
- Dix Hills Sports Complex
- Belmont Lake fields, Babylon
- Town parks across Huntington, Smithtown, Islip, and Brookhaven
- Nassau County parks — Eisenhower, Cantiague, Christopher Morley
When to Call an Emergency Soccer Referee Service
- Your assigned referee no-showed or called out sick
- You're organizing a tournament and need backup officials on standby
- Your league is short on refs for the season and needs fill-ins
- A makeup game was scheduled on short notice
- You have a new team added to the schedule that needs officiating
Frequently Asked Questions
Do your soccer referees work youth games?
Yes — the majority of our requests are for youth games, from U8 recreational through U19 travel. All refs are vetted and background-checked.
Can you provide an AR crew, not just a center referee?
Yes. When requesting, specify if you need a 3-person crew. We'll do our best to accommodate — availability of full crews on short notice may vary.
How far in advance do I need to request?
We aim for 12 hours notice but can often cover same-day requests. Don't wait — reach out as soon as you know you need coverage.
Do you cover indoor soccer?
Yes, we have officials comfortable with both outdoor and indoor/futsal rules.
Need a Soccer Ref on Long Island?
Submit a request — we'll confirm a certified USSF official for your game immediately.
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