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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
CRO Referee Night @ Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC - Referee Night
Wednesday June 19th, 2024
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.com / Facebook.com/Charlotterefereeorg
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
ECNL - Girls - May 31 - June 2
ECNL North Carolina - Girls
Dates: May 31st- June 2nd
Level: U15-U17 ECNL Girls
Locations: Bryan Park | Greensboro, NC
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
ECNL - Boys - May 10th-12th
ECNL North Carolina - Boys
Dates: May 10th-12th
Level: U13-U14 ECNL
Locations: Mecklenburg County Sportsplex | Matthews, NC
NCSRA New Referee Training with CRO
Register today to become a Certified Referee with NCSRA
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.
Charlotte Independence SC - Race City Classic
Sign up today to referee with us at the 2024 Race City Classic
CRO Pre-Season Webinar #2
CRO Registration Registration
Registration page → https://www.croreferees.com/registration-home-page
Spring Season Webinars dates - Attend One prior to starting
February 18th @ 4:00 PM / February 28th @ 7:00 PM / March 24th @ 4:00 PM
NCSRA New Referee Training with CRO
Register today to become a Certified Referee with NCSRA
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
CRO Pre-Season Webinar #1
CRO Registration Registration
Registration page → https://www.croreferees.com/registration-home-page
Spring Season Webinars dates - Attend One prior to starting
February 18th @ 4:00 PM / February 28th @ 7:00 PM / March 24th @ 4:00 PM
NCSRA New Referee Training with CRO
Register today to become a Certified Referee with NCSRA
NCSRA New Referee Training with CRO
Register today to become a Certified Referee with NCSRA
NCSRA.ORG
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Email → CRO@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 page → https://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!
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 Email → CRO@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 page → https://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!
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