• Referees need to be 14 years or older.  

• Referees do not need any experience, but we do recommend that Referees have previously played in the league.

• Referees are paid $25 a game, each year of experience referees make an additional $5 per year
  

• There will be a mandatory Referee clinic on Saturday, September 20th at Hillcrest Field, time TBA

• Referees will officiate games on Saturdays starting Saturday, September 27th, some may start as early as September 13th.  Season ends November 15th.

• Referees will be also be needed to help at Evaluation Day, Saturday, September 13th.  Referees are paid hourly based on half of their normal game day rate.  So if you get $25 a game, then you get paid $12.50 and hour to help out at evaluation day.   Usually Referees help stretch our the players, throw and catch passes.

In addition to registering to Referee using the google form below, everyone must fill out a Tax form, and Readington Rec Application.  That paperwork can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Readington Recreation Department. Links to the forms are below. 

First time referees under the age of 18 must also complete working papers.  This can now be done online.  Follow directions carefully on the State of NJ website: Click Here to get Started.
For employer you are looking for 'Township of Readington Recreation Department'. 
The Readington Recreation employer number for working papers is 00011140

Tax Info, Application, both of these get emailed or dropped off at the Readington Rec Office.  See email above.

Weekly Payment Slip, bring and have coaches sign each week after games you work.  These must be dropped off in person to the Readington Rec office no later then the Tuesday after the seasons last game.  It is the refs responsibility to have these signed each week and legible if they want to be paid.  We would ask for parents to assist with reminded them of this responsibility.  

Ref Responsibilties

Readington Divisional / NFL Flag rules should be read and understood. 

Game Day Division Rule Highlights

Any questions contact Bill or Danielle

Make copies of all paperwork before dropping them off anywhere.