CRO Tournaments, Clinics & Seminars

CRO REFEREE CALENDAR

This Calendar is meant for referees to Subscribe to in order to keep up to date with all of the CRO and CRO recommended events throughout the year. Updates will occur regularly throughout the year!

NCYSA ODP Boys & Girls Regional Tournament
Jan
4
to Jan 5

NCYSA ODP Boys & Girls Regional Tournament

NCYSA ODP January Regional Tournament

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR 2025 to referee this tournament and any matches after January 1, 2025

If you are not registered for 2025 please go to USSF NC Central Hub and register now - https://www.ncsra.org/referees

Location:
Charlotte, NC & Zoo City Complex in Asheboro, NC

Sign Up Form - https://form.jotform.com/243235046697159

The NCYSA ODP Cups provides Classic rate pay, housing two per room at a hotel if traveling more than 50 miles one way, lunch at the fields, fruit & water, and a dinner stipend.

Assignor - Kevin Broadley -
Tournaments@CROReferees.com

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NCASA Adult State Cup / Carolinas Cup 2024
Dec
6
to Dec 8

NCASA Adult State Cup / Carolinas Cup 2024

NCASA Adult State Cup / Carolinas Cup 2024

December 1st - 3rd, 2023

This is an elite level event and designed for referees who are ready to challenge their skill and abilities at the adult amateur level. Competing teams are challenging for placements not only as tournament Champion, but for a spot in the US Adult Soccer Association’s National Finals. Referees signing up for this event should be prospective upgrade candidates, current upgrade candidates or current advanced grade referees. Referees participating at this event are expected to be fully available both Saturday & Sunday and expected to participate in the full weekends events. Selections for this event will take place over the course of the next 4 weeks. Those who sign up through the form below and submit the tournament code into your Arbiter Custom Fields will be eligible for selection so long as you are 18 or older.

**Friday night matches and Friday night Referee Meeting are pending and referees who sign up will be contacted individually concerning Friday availability after selections are made.

Please Fill Out The Form Linked Below To Be Added To The Tournament Referee Roster & Be Sure To Add The Tournament Code To Your Arbiter Account



TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
December 7 - 8, 2024 - Adult Amateur & Semi-Professional Teams (Highly Competitive)
Assignor:
Kevin Broadley - Tournaments@CROReferees.com

Tournament Signup Form - Click Here

* This will allow us to collect additional information with dietary restrictions, housing information and necessary contact information.
* Be sure to fill this form out as well as putting the Code in to your Arbiter Custom Fields


NCASA Will Provide the Following:
- Housing Available - Limited Housing

-- Must be 50+ Miles to qualify for housing -
- Lunch Provided Both Days
- Water / Shade / Snacks Provided Through The Day

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Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic - Girls 2024
Nov
15
to Nov 17

Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic - Girls 2024

Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic
We are excited to announce the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club - Fall Classic - Girls Weekend

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM LINKED BELOW TO BE ADDED TO THE TOURNAMENT REFEREE ROSTER!

SIGN UP FORM - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC4k0WMu9CTeCqESijkY9g0A0pCs2lWbmktZpqRc98TlWt-A/viewform?usp=sf_link

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
U11-U19 Girls Classic + Youth Academy
Location: Huntersville / Mooresville, NC & Rock Hill, SC


- HOUSING AVAILABLE
- LUNCH PROVIDED BOTH DAYS
- WATER / SHADE / SNACKS PROVIDED THROUGH THE DAY
- REFEREES WORKING EVENING MATCHES ARE PROVIDED FOOD FOR DINNER ON SITE

TOURNAMENT ASSIGNOR - KEVIN BROADLEY & RICK ROGERS
EMAIL - TOURNAMENTS@CROREFEREES.COM
PHONE - (336) 689-9586

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Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic - Boys 2024
Nov
8
to Nov 10

Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic - Boys 2024

Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic
We are excited to announce the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club - Fall Classic - Boys Weekend


PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM LINKED BELOW TO BE ADDED TO THE TOURNAMENT REFEREE ROSTER!

SIGN UP FORM - TBA - coming fall 2024

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
U11-U19 Boys Classic
Location: Huntersville / Mooresville, NC & Rock Hill, SC


- HOUSING AVAILABLE
- LUNCH PROVIDED BOTH DAYS
- WATER / SHADE / SNACKS PROVIDED THROUGH THE DAY
- REFEREES WORKING EVENING MATCHES ARE PROVIDED FOOD FOR DINNER ON SITE

TOURNAMENT ASSIGNOR - KEVIN BROADLEY & RICK ROGERS
EMAIL - TOURNAMENTS@CROREFEREES.COM
PHONE - (336) 689-9586

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CISC - Independence Cup 2024
Sep
6
to Sep 8

CISC - Independence Cup 2024

Charlotte Independence - Independence Cup

We are excited to announce the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club - Great Clips Independence Cup - September 6 - 8, 2024

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM LINKED BELOW TO BE ADDED TO THE TOURNAMENT REFEREE ROSTER!

SIGN UP FORM - Sign up Here

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
U11-U19 Boys and Girls, Recreation and Youth Academy teams
Location: Huntersville / Mooresville, NC & Rock Hill, SC

- HOUSING AVAILABLE
- LUNCH PROVIDED BOTH DAYS
- WATER / SHADE / SNACKS PROVIDED THROUGH THE DAY
- REFEREES WORKING EVENING MATCHES ARE PROVIDED FOOD FOR DINNER ON SITE

TOURNAMENT ASSIGNOR - KEVIN BROADLEY & RICK ROGERS
EMAIL - TOURNAMENTS@CROREFEREES.COM
PHONE - (336) 689-9586

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UPSL Mid-Atlantic Pre-Season Webinar
Aug
12

UPSL Mid-Atlantic Pre-Season Webinar

We are excited to announce the 2024 Pre-Season Webinar for the UPSL Mid-Atlantic Referee Program.

Anyone who is interested in learning is welcome to attend the webinar, however to Referee Adult Matches you must be 18 years old or above.

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Queen City Cup 2024
Aug
3
to Aug 4

Queen City Cup 2024

Queen City Cup 2023

Dates: August 3 - 4, 2024

Assignor Information: Jeremy Mikell

Email: J.Mikell@CROReferees.com

Locations: Charlotte, NC - Matthews Sportsplex

Tournament Sign Up: Fill out the google form here

Level of Competition: Adult Amateur

The tournament is offering referees the following:

  • Lunch at the fields each day

  • Shaded referee rest areas at the fields

  • Fruit and water at the fields each day

Match Fee Information: Coming Soon

Hotel Information: Not currently provided. Hope to see tournament growth in the coming years.

Arbiter Tournament Codes: No Tournament Code - Please fill out Google form for sign up above


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CRO Referee Night @ Charlotte FC
Jun
19

CRO Referee Night @ Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC - Referee Night

Wednesday June 19th, 2024

Charlotte FC v Orlando City

CRO activities begin at 4:30 PM, Kick Off at 7:30 PM

Charlotte FC Referee Night Sign Up Form & Information - Click Here - https://form.jotform.com/241507765006151 

We are working with Charlotte FC to provide a Referee Night with at their upcoming match vs Orlando City SC on June 19th. In conjunction with the match we will be offering an Education Session & Pre-Match Activities from 4:30 - 7:00 leading up to the kick off at 7:30 PM.  This will be the first ever Officially Hosted Charlotte FC Referee Night!! A fun opportunity to learn a little in the off-season and go to a Charlotte FC match. The details are below for the day as well as the sign up form. 

Match Information - June 19, 7:30 PM
Charlotte FC v Orlando City @ Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte NC

Ticket Information
Tickets will range from $40
Payment will be made to CRO and we will transfer tickets to you once Provided by Charlotte FC Referee Night Coodinator. Tickets will be transfered on the day and prior to walking in to the stadium.

Charlotte FC Referee Night Tickets will be in the same section along with the other referees participating in the event.

Referee Education Clinic

We are expecting the location to be in the Bank of America Stadium and ironing out exact room within the stadium with the Charlotte FC Referee Night Coordination Team. We will also be incorperating a Meet & Greet and group photo with the MLS Referees for the match within the Referee Clinic / pre-game session. Timeline and Pre-Match Activities are subject to change pending on stadium / MLS / PRO security approvals & day of stadium staffing. Adjustments and additional timeline information will be announced to those who register for the event. 

Tentative Participant Timeline

- 4:15 PM - Local Referee Participants Meet @ Location Outside Stadium TBA

- 4:30 PM - Local Referee Participants Walk in to Stadium / Security Screening

- 5:10 PM - Education Session / Group Photo @ Stadium / Watch Warm Up 

Look forward to seeing you there!!

Sincerely,


Kevin Broadley, Colin Ashley & The Rest of the CRO Staff
Carolina Referee Org (CRO)
CRO@CROReferees.com
NCSRA Assignor #s - (162)(191)(158)(18)
CROReferees.comFacebook.com/Charlotterefereeorg

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ECNL Region League Playoffs
Jun
12
to Jun 16

ECNL Region League Playoffs

2024 ECNL RL Championship Greensboro NC - June 12-June 16

Thank you for your interest in the upcoming ECNL National Event hosted by Officials Management Group. We look forward to working alongside you to ensure a fantastic experience. The ECNL is a premier league and as such our expectations for OMG Referees is commensurate. Our hope is that you will enjoy this event, the educational opportunities it provides, the camaraderie with other elite referees, and leave with a desire to apply again for one of the many events we have all over the United States. 

Referee Registration - https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/PND33k

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Referee Training - Basics of Making Foul Decisions
May
15

Referee Training - Basics of Making Foul Decisions

NCSRA On Going New Referee Training - Making Foul Decisions

This training will be focused on the basics of making foul decisions. It is part of New Referee on going training for referees.

Are you interested in becoming a referee but have not registered yet? - Connect with NCSRA Here —> https://www.ncsra.org/2024-new-referees

Training Session Information

Sign up for Training Session: Email NCSRA Administrator Erick Varone - michaelsofficial14@gmail.com

Date:
May 15
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Webinar Links will be provided to those who sign up
Instructor:
Colin Ashley
Contact Information:
CRO@CROReferees.com

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UPSL Mid-Atlantic Pre-Season Webinar
Mar
11

UPSL Mid-Atlantic Pre-Season Webinar

We are excited to announce the 2024 Pre-Season Webinar for the UPSL Mid-Atlantic Referee Program.

Anyone who is interested in learning is welcome to attend the webinar, however to Referee Adult Matches you must be 18 years old or above.

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CRO Pre-Season Recreation Referee on Field Training
Feb
24

CRO Pre-Season Recreation Referee on Field Training

CRO Pre-Season Recreation Referee on Field Training

***NEW THIS SEASON*** - On Field Referee Training Session 

We will be offering an on Field Training Session for New and Returning Referees. This is open to anyone and everyone who has an interest in refereeing this season. It is not mandatory but we encourage everyone to come out and learn! 

If you would like to attend please fill out this sign up form here - you can sign up as late as the morning of the event 

Date - February 24th - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Location:  Holcomb Woods Athletic Complex
12443 Plaza Road Extension

Charlotte, NC 28215

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NCYSA ODP Boys & Girls Regional Tournament
Jan
6
to Jan 7

NCYSA ODP Boys & Girls Regional Tournament

NCYSA ODP January Regional Tournament

If you’re interested in this event contact us today - Tournaments@CROReferees.com

If you are not registered for 2024 please go to USSF NC Central Hub and register now - https://ussfnc.arbitersports.com/front/102762/Site/2022-Referee-RegistrationCertification/2019-Recertifying-as-a-Referee

Location:
Charlotte, NC

The NCYSA ODP Cups provides Classic rate pay, housing two per room at a hotel if traveling more than 50 miles one way, lunch at the fields, fruit & water, and a dinner stipend.

Assignor - Kevin Broadley -
Tournaments@CROReferees.com

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NCASA Adult State Cup / Carolinas Cup 2023
Dec
1
to Dec 3

NCASA Adult State Cup / Carolinas Cup 2023

NCASA Adult State Cup / Carolinas Cup 2023

December 1st - 3rd, 2023

This is an elite level event and designed for referees who are ready to challenge their skill and abilities at the adult amateur level. Competing teams are challenging for placements not only as tournament Champion, but for a spot in the US Adult Soccer Association’s National Finals. Referees signing up for this event should be prospective upgrade candidates, current upgrade candidates or current advanced grade referees. Referees participating at this event are expected to be fully available both Saturday & Sunday and expected to participate in the full weekends events. Selections for this event will take place over the course of the next 4 weeks. Those who sign up through the form below and submit the tournament code into your Arbiter Custom Fields will be eligible for selection so long as you are 18 or older.

**Friday night matches and Friday night Referee Meeting are pending and referees who sign up will be contacted individually concerning Friday availability after selections are made.

Please Fill Out The Form Linked Below To Be Added To The Tournament Referee Roster & Be Sure To Add The Tournament Code To Your Arbiter Account

NCASA ADULT SC REFEREE SIGN UP FORM -TBA - Coming fall 2023
* This will allow us to collect additional information with dietary restrictions, housing information and necessary contact information.
* Be sure to fill this form out as well as putting the Code in to your Arbiter Custom Fields

TOURNAMENT ARBITER CODES
TBA - Coming Fall 2023

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
Host - NC Adult Soccer Association
Date - TBA Fall 2023
Location - Winston Salem, NC
Venue - Truist Soccer Complex (Formally BB&T Park)
Level - Adult Amateur (Men & Women’s Divisions)

MATCH FEES

TBA Coming Fall 2023

Assignor - Kevin Broadley
Email - Tournaments@CROReferees.com

NCASA Will Provide the Following:
- Housing Available - Limited Housing

-- Must be 50+ Miles to qualify for housing -
- Lunch Provided Both Days
- Water / Shade / Snacks Provided Through The Day

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Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic - Girls
Nov
17
to Nov 19

Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic - Girls

Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic
We are excited to announce the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club - Fall Classic - Girls Weekend

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM LINKED BELOW TO BE ADDED TO THE TOURNAMENT REFEREE ROSTER!

SIGN UP FORM - TBA - coming fall 2023

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
U11-U19 Girls Classic + Youth Academy
Location: Huntersville / Mooresville, NC & Rock Hill, SC


- HOUSING AVAILABLE
- LUNCH PROVIDED BOTH DAYS
- WATER / SHADE / SNACKS PROVIDED THROUGH THE DAY
- REFEREES WORKING EVENING MATCHES ARE PROVIDED FOOD FOR DINNER ON SITE

TOURNAMENT ASSIGNOR - KEVIN BROADLEY & RICK ROGERS
EMAIL - TOURNAMENTS@CROREFEREES.COM
PHONE - (336) 689-9586

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Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic - Boys
Nov
10
to Nov 12

Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic - Boys

Charlotte Independence SC - Fall Classic
We are excited to announce the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club - Fall Classic - Boys Weekend


PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM LINKED BELOW TO BE ADDED TO THE TOURNAMENT REFEREE ROSTER!

SIGN UP FORM - TBA - coming fall 2023

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
U11-U19 Boys Classic
Location: Huntersville / Mooresville, NC & Rock Hill, SC


- HOUSING AVAILABLE
- LUNCH PROVIDED BOTH DAYS
- WATER / SHADE / SNACKS PROVIDED THROUGH THE DAY
- REFEREES WORKING EVENING MATCHES ARE PROVIDED FOOD FOR DINNER ON SITE

TOURNAMENT ASSIGNOR - KEVIN BROADLEY & RICK ROGERS
EMAIL - TOURNAMENTS@CROREFEREES.COM
PHONE - (336) 689-9586

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CSA Carolina Shootout 2023
Nov
4
to Nov 5

CSA Carolina Shootout 2023

CSA SHOOTOUT - NOVEMBER 4 & 5th

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE CSA SHOOTOUT TOURNAMENT ON NOVEMBER 5 & 6th

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM LINKED BELOW TO BE ADDED TO THE TOURNAMENT REFEREE ROSTER!

CSA SHOOTOUT SIGN UP FORM - TBA - coming fall 2023

TOURNAMENT DETAILS: CSA SHOOTOUT - NOVEMBER 5 & 6

U9 & U10 Boys and Girls Youth Academy Festival
U11 - U19 BOYS AND GIRLS - PREMIER / CLASSIC TEAMS

- HOUSING AVAILABLE
- LUNCH PROVIDED BOTH DAYS
- WATER / SHADE / SNACKS PROVIDED THROUGH THE DAY
- REFEREES WORKING EVENING MATCHES ARE PROVIDED FOOD FOR DINNER ON SITE

TOURNAMENT ASSIGNOR - KEVIN BROADLEY
EMAIL - TOURNAMENTS@CROREFEREES.COM
PHONE - (336) 689-9586

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CISC - Independence Cup
Sep
8
to Sep 10

CISC - Independence Cup

Charlotte Independence - Independence Cup

We are excited to announce the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club - Great Clips Independence Cup - September 8 -10, 2023

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM LINKED BELOW TO BE ADDED TO THE TOURNAMENT REFEREE ROSTER!

SIGN UP FORM - TBA - coming fall 2023

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
U11-U19 Boys and Girls, Recreation and Youth Academy teams
Location: Huntersville / Mooresville, NC & Rock Hill, SC


- HOUSING AVAILABLE
- LUNCH PROVIDED BOTH DAYS
- WATER / SHADE / SNACKS PROVIDED THROUGH THE DAY
- REFEREES WORKING EVENING MATCHES ARE PROVIDED FOOD FOR DINNER ON SITE

TOURNAMENT ASSIGNOR - KEVIN BROADLEY & RICK ROGERS
EMAIL - TOURNAMENTS@CROREFEREES.COM
PHONE - (336) 689-9586

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Fall 2023 Recreation Season Begins
Sep
1

Fall 2023 Recreation Season Begins

Register Now to be a referee with CRO Recreation Leagues! - https://www.croreferees.com/registration-home-page

League Start Dates are TBA - Typical Start Dates are Late August / Early September

CRO Referees work with the following Recreation Leagues

  • Charlotte Junior Soccer

  • Harrisburg P&R

  • Kannapolis P&R

  • Concord P&R

  • Mecklenburg County P&R

  • Pineville P&R

  • SCAA / AYSO

  • YMCA of Greater Charlotte

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CRO Pre-Season Webinar #2
Aug
20

CRO Pre-Season Webinar #2

CRO Pre-Season Webinar
Topic: CRO Referee Meeting
Time: See Above
Join Zoom Meeting
https://cms-k12-nc-us.zoom.us/j/91802605832?pwd=cUQwYjd0VHpTRGkxY205THRXSkROUT09 Meeting ID: 918 0260 5832
Passcode: CROReferee
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,91802605832# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,91802605832# US (New York)

Fall 2023 CRO Referee Registration and Announcements

CRO Staff EmailCRO@CROReferees.Com 

This email address will go to both Kevin Broadley and Colin Ashley and help us quickly communicate with you all about matches or any other questions throughout the season. 

2023 Fall Registration

Returning referees as well as new referees need to fill out this registration form. We have updated this form to include a shorter option for Returning Referees. 

Registration pagehttps://www.croreferees.com/registration-home-page 

Preseason Webinar Dates 

Webinar link attached below and found on the “home page” & “event page” of our website

- August 16, 2023 - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

- August 20, 2023 - 4:00 - 6:30 PM

Expected Season Start Dates - Dates will be confirmed in August

- Concord P&R - August 26

Harrisburg P&R - August 26

- Charlotte Juniors - September 10 (potential for scrimmages before this date)

- Pineville P&R -  September 10

- Mecklenburg P&R -  September 10

- YMCA of Greater CLT -  September 10

Feel free to pass this email along to anyone who may be interested in refereeing this spring. We can’t wait to see you all out at the fields and thank you for being a park of CRO!

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CRO Pre-Season Webinar #1
Aug
16

CRO Pre-Season Webinar #1

CRO Pre-Season Webinar
Topic: CRO Referee Meeting
Time: See Above
Join Zoom Meeting
https://cms-k12-nc-us.zoom.us/j/91802605832?pwd=cUQwYjd0VHpTRGkxY205THRXSkROUT09 Meeting ID: 918 0260 5832
Passcode: CROReferee
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,91802605832# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,91802605832# US (New York)

Fall 2023 CRO Referee Registration and Announcements

CRO Staff EmailCRO@CROReferees.Com 

This email address will go to both Kevin Broadley and Colin Ashley and help us quickly communicate with you all about matches or any other questions throughout the season. 

2023 Fall Registration

Returning referees as well as new referees need to fill out this registration form. We have updated this form to include a shorter option for Returning Referees. 

Registration pagehttps://www.croreferees.com/registration-home-page 

Preseason Webinar Dates 

Webinar link attached below and found on the “home page” & “event page” of our website

- August 16, 2023 - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

- August 20, 2023 - 4:00 - 6:30 PM

Expected Season Start Dates - Dates will be confirmed in August

- Concord P&R - August 26

Harrisburg P&R - August 26

- Charlotte Juniors - September 10 (potential for scrimmages before this date)

- Pineville P&R -  September 10

- Mecklenburg P&R -  September 10

- YMCA of Greater CLT -  September 10

Feel free to pass this email along to anyone who may be interested in refereeing this spring. We can’t wait to see you all out at the fields and thank you for being a park of CRO!

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Aug
5
to Aug 6

Queen City Cup 2023

Queen City Cup 2023

Dates: August 5 - 6, 2023

Assignor Information: Jeremy Mikell

Email: J.Mikell@CROReferees.com

Locations: Charlotte, NC - Matthews Sportsplex

Tournament Sign Up: Fill out the google form here

Level of Competition: Adult Amateur

The tournament is offering referees the following:

  • Lunch at the fields each day

  • Shaded referee rest areas at the fields

  • Fruit and water at the fields each day

Match Fee Information: Coming Soon

Hotel Information: Not currently provided. Hope to see tournament growth in the coming years.

Arbiter Tournament Codes: No Tournament Code - Please fill out Google form for sign up above


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