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

Learn the Process to Become a Referee! 


Date: 2/17/2026
Location: Minnetonka High School - Forum
(enter via the HS main doors by the front parking near the theatre)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Contact: rec@tonkaunited.org
MAT Assigning: Tyler Dalsin (tyler@matassigning.com)


Who should attend? 13+ year old Players AND Parents (as refereeing can be a great family activity as well!) If not at least 13 years old, please join us for our Junior Ref Clinic below.


We will cover topics such as: 

  • How much can you earn? 
  • What is the process? 
  • Where are the clinics?
  • And any other questions you may have
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Adult Recreation League Ref

If you’re an adult who isn’t currently a certified referee but would like to support our Recreation Leagues, we’d love to have you. This is a local, fun, community-based, low-pressure way to start your referee journey.


Email rec@tonkaunited.org to learn more. Just like our Junior Refs, these are paid games, and we’ll provide training, shirt, and a whistle.


This is also a great first step before getting certified through MAT Assigning, which opens the door to refereeing competitive matches in TCSL and other local leagues and events.

Contact Us Now →

Junior Ref Clinic (Ages 11-17)



Please Complete this Formfor each Junior Ref in your household.
Requirements:

  • Must be 11 years or older by the start of the Sp/Su Rec Season (Apr. 29)
  • 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 Clinic, Refs will be able to assign up to ref TUSASpring/Summer Rec Leagues Games, and be paid. As well as ref our future Fall 2026 Rec League games.

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

Register Now →