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Come and join us on several tournaments worldwide. Increase your refereeing competence by making new experiences with other referees

Norhalne Cup 2020

Nørhalne Cup is the 3rd biggest tournament in Denmark with about 550 youth teams and more than 1900 games in elite classes and amateur classes. It's a good experience especially for younger referees who wants to get more experiences and qualified feedback. The referees will lead matches in a team and alone. REFEX is in charge for all questions regarding the tournament referees as we are part of the official organization of Norhalne Cup. Norhalne Cup is our main partner and fully supports the referees and their job on the fields. We provide trainings and feedback to the main part of the tournament, the referee job. A staff of qualified observers is supporting the referees in their job. The referee observers are well trained, experienced and qualified to support the referees in their development of the career and skills. Therefore, applications of observers are also welcome at this tournament. We are looking for referees, of 17 years old at time of the tournament with minimum 1 years of experience. One of the requirements could be replaced by a written recommendation by the relevant group chairman. You will be accommodated in Nørhalne School, which is reserved only for referees - breakfast and dinner are served at the school - lunch (= sandwiches) at the fields. Challenging days with referees from several countries all over the world. Due to the great characters of the referees, Norhalne Cup provides great part of fun as well, just next to the serious refereeing part! We will have referee groups and many individual referees. Referees who are part of a group should contact their leaders directly. Individual referees, can apply by their own via our application process on the website.

Mayors Cup 2020

Well organized international tournament in the gambler destination town Las Vegas. The tournament is co-hosted by the city of Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club. It's a high level tournament where the teams have the opportunity to present themselves to several scouts and college coaches from all over the US. Most of the matches will take place on Saturday and Sunday, finals will be played on Monday. All matches will be 11a-side in a team, sometimes in a mix with US refs. Las Vegas is a city in the desert, the weather will be warm and dry, in the evening or in the morning it might be very cold. The weather conditions and high quality of the games require only referees with good physical condition. They need to be experienced in leading games with assistant referees. This tournament is suitable for vacation before and after the event. There are certain possibilities in and around Vegas. E.g. tours through Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Hoover Dam, San Diego and much more are possible. Ask for details. Even a combination with the tournament in Phoenix is possible and recommended, ask for details.

Brondby Cup 2020

Good tournament, mix of different classes with three tournaments taking place in parallel: Elite Cup for up to EU15: Wednesday to Sunday Cup Denmark for all age non-elite age groups: Friday to Sunday Mini Cup for U9 and U10-teams: Saturday to Sunday All games will be played on one soccer area with 21 fields, all grass or artificial grass. We will stay in a school and will sleep on matresses. Which school we get is not signed yet, but most probably Brondby School again as previous years. The referees need to be experienced in leading games with assistant refeeres (while in the middle). And we require a minimum of two years experience as referees and assistant referee. Referees at Bröndby Cup must have the ability to speak English throughout the tournament! All communication is in English, including assessments (observations). If your English is not good enough, you can't participate. Arrange travel on your own with arrival on tuesday July 30th, the tournament takes place from Wednesday to Sunday and departure is latest Monday 5th.

Blackhawk Invitational 2020

Nice little youth tournament in the Phoenix Area which takes place at the Scottsdale Sports Complex with 14 pitches. On Friday there are just games in the afternoon, on Saturday and Sunday matches will be played the whole day. It's possible to be in a team with referees from the US. Phoenix is a city in the desert, the weather will be warm and dry but might be very cold in the morning and at night. The weather conditions and high quality requires only referees with good physical condition. They need to be experienced in leading games with assistant referees. Good for vacation before and after the tournament. Enjoy Phoenix and Arizona and the wonderful nature by car, foot or horse. Tours through Grand Canyon, Los Angels, San Francisco, Hoover Damm, San Diego and much more are possible. Ask for details. Combination with tournament in Las Vegas is possible and recommended, ask for details and see also the description for Mayors Cup.

Singa Cup 2019

Singa Cup is Asia’s premier international youth football tournament In 2018 more than 98 famous teams from Asia and Australia participated in this tournament. In total 234 games have been played. We expect higher class referees with good refereeing skills and very good knowledge of English language (written&spoken). Due to the climate in this area, you have to be in a very good physical condition to participate. Referees have to be used to work with official assistants. Please inform yourselves about local habits etc. if you want to participate. As a citizen from EU you do not need a visa. By any questions feel free to ask.

CEE Cup 2020

Top class tournament for teams from central and eastern Europe but also famous international youth teams. This tournament is really on a top level that gives best chances for your own refereeing development. Not only by the challenging games, also with other top referees to learn from. 15 games on 5 days being played at 2-3 fields in Prague. The games are full 90 minutes, a referee in the middle + two linesmen + 4th official. The high level of the tournament requires only the best referees. We prefer well experienced referees with good physical condition as the games can be both physically and mentally demanding. Absolute need for the referees to have deep experience as head referee with lines man and well trained as lines man. Best tournament for younger referees on the way to the top. There should be maximum of 2 games a day for each referee (1 game in the middle and 1 game as a 4th official, or two lines). Referees will have a lot of time to explore the beautiful city of Prague. 2018/2019 winner was Palmeiras from Brasil first league team.

USA CUP 2020

Two great tournaments in one. First part of the tournament from 10th to 12th, one day break and second part from 14th to 18th. Schwan’s USA CUP is one of the largest youth soccer tournaments in the world that is held over 10 days in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event takes place at the National Sports Center which features over 50 soccer fields in one location. The NSC has been recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest soccer complex in the world. The tournament attracts over 1,000 teams from the US and around the world. USA Cup expand far beyond the soccer field by offering many different activities and attractions such as: Mall of American, Valleyfair Amusement Park, MN United soccer game, MN Twins baseball game, Bunker Beach waterpark, and more. It is an unforgettable cultural experience that will bring memories for a lifetime. A very great part of the tournament if the big opening ceremony. At the free day betwen the tournaments, USA Cup offers a nice day for the foreign referees to enjoy. The tournament offers accomodation in "17th Avenue Residence Hall" at the University for 38$ per night. Shuttle to the fields is guaranteed. The offered accomodation is easy, comparable to a good hostel. Accomodation will be payed by the game fees. Accomodation is guaranteed through the complete mentioned time between arrival and departure. The group can also decide about staying in hotels on own payment.(Transportation will not be organized by the tournament than) Through the days of the tournament you can do as much games as you like to increase the amount of fees to get. All referees are required to do three games per day as minimum. For an additional day off (Possible only 15th and 21st), you might need to be asked for more than three games a day. Referees will be compensated on a per game basis according to the USSF grade schedule. For non-USSF graded referees, a foreign grade equivalent will apply. SCHWAN'S USA CUP WEEKEND (First Part) Game time: 2 * 25-30 minutes (except finals). Grade 4 & above: $27 center, $22 line Grade 5: $26 center, $21 line Grade 6: $25 center, $20 line Grade 7-State Track: $23 center, $19 line Grade 7/8: $22 center, $17 line Grade 9: $15 line Standby: $15 SCHWAN'S USA CUP (Second Part) Game time: 2 * 25-45 minutes (except finals). Grade 4 & above: $36 center, $29 line Grade 5: $35 center, $28 line Grade 6: $33 center, $26 line Grade 7-State Track: $31 center, $24 line Grade 7/8: $29 center, $21 line Grade 9: $16 line Standby: $16 All game fees will be payed by USA CUP at the end of the tournament. Most preferred via PayPal. USA CUP Weekend and USA CUP referee package also offers subsidized housing/meal options, a referee shirt, a souvenir flipping coin, referee activities including transportation to activities, shuttles on-site to games and free airport transfers at arrival and departure. The referees need to be experienced in leading games with assistant refeeres (while in the middle). A good offer for vacation before or after the tournament.

27.09.2019 USA Cup 2020 online
Friends, Follow us to the biggest tournament in the US.

1400 Teams, 55 fields, many spactators, great nature and a wonderful experience with us.

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02.08.2019 Reycup 2019

REFEX has served Reycup on iceland again. Our referees were happy to participate in such a nice tournament.

Find more pictures here: "pictures of Reycup".

The host was very satisfied with the performance of the REFEX-referees. They've been nominated for participating in the finals in the national stadium of iceland.

Congratulations to Jörg Irle for his 100th game and Michael Imhof for his 50th game in Reycup. Great job!

05.12.2018 Bröndby Cup 2019
Dear fellow referees!

Our famous international soccer tournament, we fill with referees, BRÖNDBY CUP is online for your applications!

We are looking for 15 referees for five days and 5 referees for three days.

Looking forward seeing you at the Cup in Copenhagen.

REFEX STAFF

21.11.2018 USA Cup in Minneapolis
After a very good first year with REFEX at the USA Cup in July 2018 we have now the next edition for 2019 ready for your application.

USA Cup is a very big international tournament with international referees from all over the world. USA Cup is pleased to serve you again and provides a nice time with a great tournament for you as referee and getting more international experience.

Applications are welcome here

09.11.2018 Great Adventure SINGA CUP!

We have been in Singapore with a group of referees nor for the fifth year.

Eleven referees had a lot of fun and enjoyed the time very much, now following some vacation in south east Asia.

Thanks a lot for you engagement and bringing so much fun into the international group of referees as such a great international soccer tournament.

18.10.2018 Norhalne Cup 2019 Referee
We are very proud of all our friends who like our work at the international soccer tournaments as referees so much.

We can already announce that the Norhalne Cup 2019 has reached the maximum amount of referees we can accept.

Thanks a lot to all of you, your trust in us and we are looking forward meeting all of you in May 2019.

10.10.2018 International CEE Cup in Prague ready for your application
The very high class U19 international tournament in Prague is ready for the application of referees!

Are you an experienced referee, experienced assistant referee but want to strengthen your own profile, your skills and your quality while being at a high class international tournament as a referee.

Apply here for the CEE-Cup tournament in Prague.

26.09.2018 Norhalne Cup 2019 online
Our home tournament, Norhalne Cup, is ready for our application for the 2019 tournament.

New for foreign referees is the possibility to travel with the tournament bus from Copenhagen and back, if you have flights to Copenhagen to make the travel easier.

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09.08.2018 US Tournaments 2019 Online
We are pleased to announce that our US tournaments in February (LasVegas and Phoenix) are online for your application.

Apply here

07.08.2018 Reycup 2018

Again a group of REFEX-referees has been on iceland to the "Rey Cup international football and fun festival".