About ECSR

Who We Are

Elite College Soccer Referees is a consortium of assignors, officials and conferences dedicated to excellence in officiating the collegiate game.

Collectively, ECSR represents 26 college conferences and 10+ assignors from coast to coast. Our pool of officials is amongst the very best in the country, and is responsible for over 5,000 matches each Fall season.

As the college game continues to evolve, ECSR is committed to exceptional education and opportunities to grow and succeed as an official.

OUR MISSION

…is the development of current and future referees and assigners dedicated to the uniqueness of the collegiate soccer game with a focus on providing student athletes a safe and fair competition experience.  

OUR VISION

…is to set the standard for collegiate soccer officiating by assigning elite referees, ensuring precise and impartial decisions that upholds the integrity of the game, prioritizes participant safety, and delivers an exceptional and equitable competitive experience for all student athletes.

OUR VALUES

Integrity 

Professionalism 

Development-based 

Mental & physical fortitude 

Benefits of ECSR Membership

ECSR members register annually to be part of the ECSR pool of officials. The fee is $100.

Benefits of membership:

  • Clinics are included with no additional cost. Note: Clinics are required each year for Division 1 center referees.
  • Receive regular educational content. ECSR assignors routinely collaborate about trends and themes as communicated from conferences and institutions, ensuring that you get the relevant information to succeed as an official.
  • Insurance: 1MM Personal and ADV Injury; 3MM General Aggregate; $25,000 Injury.