REFEREES

MAT Assigning is Tonka United's referee assigning partner for all home matches in both Competitive and Recreation programs.

Tonka United Assignor:

Jorge Oconitrillo - jorge@matassigning.com


Director of Referees:

Tyler Dalsin - tyler@matassigning.com

Are you interested in becoming a Referee at Tonka United?

 If you are a: 

  • youth player wanting to grow your knowledge of the game (must be 13 years old + for Competitive & 11 years old + for Recreation/Pre-Competitive) 
  • soccer enthusiast with an interest to impact the game 
  • parent of a soccer player and want to support youth soccer in a new, active way 
  • collaborative, open-minded individual who is motivated to actively improve your skills 
  • natural leader wanting to apply your abilities to the great game


There are two paths:

  1. All Competitive/Travel matches require a state certification, obtained annually, leading up to the Spring/Summer season. You must be 13 years of age to become certified.
  2. All Recreational/Pre-Comp/In-house matches do NOT require a certification, however, if you are certified, you may also work these matches. This program is open to 11 and 12-year olds, as well as those that are older.


We encourage all that are 13 years of age or older to become certified.

We are always looking to add more referees to our Competitive, Pre-Competitive, & Recreation programs!

Your guides to certification from Minnesota Soccer Referees Committee:

Become a Referee Recertify as a Referee

Fall - Junior Ref Clinic

  • Date: 8/22/2025
  • Location: Freeman Park in Shorewood
  • Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Contact: rec@tonkaunited.org
  • Tonka United Assignor: Jorge Oconitrillo - jorge@matassigning.com
  • Deadline: Register by Aug. 15, 2025


Please complete the below Registration Form for each Junior Ref in your household.


Requirements:

  • Must be 11 years or older
  • Mandatory for all New or Returning Jr. Referees


NEW Jr. Referees ONLY will receive a Jr. Referee T-shirt and whistle at the clinic.

After the Fall Clinic Refs will be able to assign up to ref TUSA Fall Rec Leagues Games, and be paid. As well as ref our Winter and Spring/Summer Rec Leagues in the future.

We highly suggest and encourage Junior Refs to sign up to ref multiple back to back games in a day.

Register Now →