named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Arbitration Board
Body responsible for fact-finding and disciplinary actions within the organization, handling cases referred by the Executive Board and imposing sanctions when necessary
Mentoring Program
Structured mentoring for referees to support their growth and development, managed by the 2nd Vice-President
Pre-Season Clinics
Training sessions held before the soccer year begins, including field training on referee priorities and positioning, to prepare referees for officiating games
Referee Recruitment and Training
Program to recruit and train new referees through an online course, virtual instruction, and on-field training, leading to USSF certification for referees aged 14 and older
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 3 activities
- Facilitate referee assignments and administrative supportManages referee assignment opportunities, processes tournament payments via ArbiterPay, distributes game and incident report forms, and communicates information about tournaments and league support levels.
- Recruit and train new soccer refereesConducts recruitment of individuals seeking to become soccer referees and provides training through entry-level courses, including online instruction, Zoom sessions, and on-field training. New referees receive certification and a starter kit upon completion of the program.
- Support ongoing referee development and certificationProvides annual training, recertification support, mentoring, assessments, and instructional clinics for current referees. Requires completion of SafeSport, concussion awareness, and risk management training as part of annual registration or recertification.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Promote understanding of soccer rules and safety protocolsEngages players, coaches, referees, and spectators by promoting knowledge of the FIFA Laws of the Game and implementing safety measures, including thunder/lightning protocols and concussion awareness initiatives such as "Recognize to Recovery."
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$16K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$58K
Cash$57K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$58K
Liquid reserves35.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -35.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 9
- DAVID DIAMOND — TRUSTEE
- DOMINICK DEROCCO — 1ST VICE PRE
- JACK LANGSTINE — 2ND VICE PRE
- JULIA LESLIE — RECORD SECRE
- KLAUS WHITNEY — CORR SECRETA
- PATRICK MURTAGH — TRUSTEE
- PIERO OLCESE — PRESIDENT
- RICHARD CALDROPOLI — TRUSTEE
- STEVE ALPERT — TREASURER
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- EASTERN NEW YORK SOCCER REFEREE ASSOCIATION Network — Member organization aligned with ENYSRA's guidelines and governance structure.
- EASTERN NEW YORK STATE SOCCER ASSOCIATION Network — Member organization operating under the by-laws and guidelines of ENYSSA.
- ENY Government — WSRO operates within the Eastern New York (ENY) State Soccer Association structure, which oversees referee operations in the region.
- Eastern New York (ENY) Partner — Co-delivers referee training through Zoom instruction and coordinates certification with WSRO.
- Eastern New York Soccer Referee Association Government — WSRO operates in conformance with ENYSRA guidelines; assignors must be approved by ENYSRA.
- Eastern New York State Soccer Association Government — WSRO operates in conformance with ENYSSA laws, by-laws, and guidelines; eligible leagues must be sanctioned by ENYSSA.
- Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association Government — Administers referee recertification under the ENYSSA umbrella.
- Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association Network — Member organization affiliated with Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association.
- FIFA Network — Follows FIFA laws of the game in its referee training and operations.
- Jack Langstine Partner — Area Coordinator of Instruction responsible for referee training and instruction.
- Jack Langstine Partner — Course coordinator for entry-level referee training courses.
- Jerry Fischoff Partner — Contact for entry-level referee training courses.
- MetroAssignors Partner — MetroAssignors is an assigning group that works with WSRO to assign referees to leagues and tournaments and provides mentors and instructors for WSRO referees.
- Official Sports International Partner — Authorized vendor for referee uniforms and equipment.
- Score Uniforms Partner — Provider of referee uniforms compliant with official standards.
- Soccer & Rugby Partner — Local supplier in Bronxville, NY for referee uniforms and gear.
- U.S. Soccer Federation Network — Follows U.S. Soccer mandates such as the Build Out Line and issues memoranda like "I Got the Ball".
- U.S. Soccer Federation Partner — Collaborates with the U.S. Soccer Federation on concussion awareness and safety protocols.
- US Soccer Federation Government — Provides the official Grassroots Referee Course through its Learning Center and issues national certification.
- USSF Government — Partner organization under which referees are certified and mentored.
- USSF Network — Operates in conformance with the United States Soccer Federation's laws and guidelines.
- United States Soccer Federation Government — Implements mandated referee training and risk management procedures in alignment with USSF requirements.
- United States Soccer Federation Government — Organization of USSF-certified referees affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation.
- United States Soccer Federation Government — Uses reporting forms compliant with United States Soccer Federation standards
- United States Soccer Federation Government — WSRO members must be USSF-certified and registered; organization operates in conformance with USSF guidelines.
- WYSL Partner — WYSL (Westchester Youth Soccer League) is a league for which WSRO supports referee assignment through collaboration with its assignor.
- Westchester Youth Soccer League Partner — Collaborates with WYSL on referee assignor processes and instructions.
- White Plains Youth Soccer Partner — Partners with White Plains Youth Soccer to provide referees for their spring tournaments.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Proactive Game Management through Anticipatory Officiatingmethodology: anticipatory_officiatingBy training referees to anticipate fouls and manage games proactively through close observation of player behavior, the organization reduces conflict and enhances game control because early intervention prevents escalation.
- Standardized Safety and Risk Mitigation Protocolsmethodology: mandatory-safety-trainingBy mandating annual training in concussion safety and SafeSport, and implementing background screening, the organization ensures safer playing environments because structured risk management reduces harm and increases trust in officiating integrity.
- Systematic Referee Development Pipelinemethodology: referee_pipeline_developmentBy recruiting, training, and certifying referees through a structured pipeline, the organization ensures a qualified and sustainable pool of USSF-certified officials because standardized development produces consistent officiating quality and long-term capacity.