2024 Young Referees of the Year

2024 - young female referee of the year - aliyah scherr

Here's a snippet of what the nominator had to say:  "Her dedication to the sport extends beyond officiating and playing. Aliyah has actively contributed to her local soccer associations in various ways. For instance, she has volunterred to paint lines on fields, hung nets, and worked at concessions during matches. These contributions demonstrate her commitment to creating a positive environment for all participants while fostering a sense of community around the sport. Additionaly, she has assisted her mother in coaching her team, where she shares her experiences and insights as a referee with younger players, helping them understand the rules and the importance of sportsmanship."

2024 - young male referee of the year - rosario valdez

Here's a snippet of what the nominator had to say: "Rosario has taken refereeing and used it to develop leadership in the community by working the Neighborhood Soccer Program, as well as being a good role model for todays youth. Rosario is involved with neighborhood soccer, competitive soccer, high schoo. soccer, JROTC and more. his impact in the community has made others realize that no matter how much you havae on yoru plate, you can still give back to today's youth in soccer. Rosario's moral and ethical behavior has led him to be a nice role model for today's youth, and for his siblings to follow in his footsteps."