Ontario youth soccer ref says 2026 pay scale didn’t increase — $35 for a U12 center

A referee in eastern Ontario says the 2026 rep league pay scale stayed flat, with a U12 center referee earning $35 for a match that effectively works out below minimum wage once arrival and reporting time are included. The ref asks whether this is comparable elsewhere and whether it’s worth raising with the league, noting they’re declining these assignments for better-paying games.