Hello Referees and thank you SO MUCH for refereeing with us this weekend.
Here is everything you need to know:
Your point of contact for any questions/concerns is LSO Assignor Krysta Mielke - 218.393.5251 or lsoassignor@gmail.com
Here is a link to the tournament rules
If your game cannot end in a tie it will be labeled shootout in Notch (our assigning platform)
Here is a link to Field Maps there will be some designated Referee parking but please leave time to park for your games.
Here is a link to our new #RespectTheCall protocols for Spectator and Coach dissent. Please read. https://docs.google.com/document/d/17V0I3E-eiGoKwBrZeuEjNIKbFBEqE5WJRcdaCVywrao/edit?usp=sharing
Here are the most recent reminders from the MN State Referee Committee
Reporting Scores: Clipboards will be available at each referee bench; please record the team names and scores on them. Please also report scores within Notch. U9/10 scores do not need to be reported.
Check-in: There is no need to check-in before you head to your games. Snacks, water, gatorade, and meal tickets will be at main pavillions or in coolers by your field. Volunteers will be visiting fields dropping off drinks. If you need one in between games you can text 218.393.5251 with what you need and your location.
Meal Tickets: Will be with volunteers under pavillion. You get a meal ticket if you work three or more games in a day. Meal tickets can be used at the food trucks on site. If you are at a turf site with no food trucks - the Site Coordinator (yellow vest) will order your meal (Jimmy Johns or Erberts and Gerberts).
Uniforms: Please do your best to arrive in a proper uniform. That means your jersey is tucked in and you have black long socks.
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Hello Referees - It is time to officially SIGN-UP to referee at the Lake Superior Open!!
My name is Krysta and I am the Referee Assignor for the Essentia Health Lake Superior Open Tournament happening in Duluth MN Friday June 26 - Sunday June 28!
You may have filled out an interest form earlier this year: now it is time to OFFICIALLY SIGN-UP here: https://forms.gle/15pUQCWmGWrFmNtW8
*note* if you have filled out a form previously you STILL NEED to fill this out to be considered officially signed up*
What We Offer:
- Meal Tickets for 3+ daily games
- Daily Gatorade, Water, and Snacks
- Improved Behavior Guidelines and Enforcements for Players, Coaches, and Attendees - your safety is my TOP priority
- NEW $50 bonus for 6 games OR $100 bonus for 10 games
Pay Rates:
o U9/U10 Games = $25
o U11/U12 Games = $35 Center - $25 AR
o U13/14 Games = $40 Center - $25 AR
o U15+ Games = $50 Center - $30 AR
Please reach out with any questions - we are so excited for this tournament and strive to make it the best experience possible for referees.
“The LSO was great, I was able to get a lot of games back-to-back, and the Site Coordinator was there ready to help if I had questions or needed support” - 2025 Referee
“I look forward to the LSO every year - they work with my availability, communicate openly, and always have my back. It’s easy to make a lot of money in a short amount of time” - Three-time LSO Referee
SIGN-UP LINK AGAIN: https://forms.gle/15pUQCWmGWrFmNtW8
Best,
Krysta Mielke
LSO Referee Assignor
lsoassignor@gmail.com
218.393.5251