4U games do not have a referee; coaches will fill this role as the players learn the game. BESA strives to provide referees for 5U games and up, however, there are factors that we cannot control. Referees become ill, injured, or school and family conflicts come up at the last minute. The rules of BESA and NTSSA allow for a coach to referee a game when a sanctioned referee is not available. We always are looking for referees!