refereeing u16

[FIFA ref]

It is NOT reccomended to have a person act as center referee if that person is younger than the players or equal to them in age. My personal reccomendation is that the center ref be at least two years older than the players. In some leagues/associations, the use of a center ref younger than or equal to the players may actually be PROHIBITED.

Assistant refs can be any age so long as they are licensed if league rules require this. Club assistant referees should never be less than 12 years old.