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Does SCYSA have any kind of evaluation, or review process, after a referee is licensed? The weaknesses associated with criticism by coaches, players, or parents are obvious, but is there an ongoing peer review among their ranks? Just wondering.


SCYSA does not evaluate referees, but the state referee committe of USSF has a director of assessment and trained assessors who periodically assess USSF certified referees. Assessments at certain level games are also required for referee level upgrades. From the scref.org site:
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PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

All referees need to be evaluated by an unbiased, third party assessor as to receive feedback on their progress, along with recommendations on how they might improve to better serve the clubs and state soccer association. It is during an assessment that you will receive valuable feedback to help you to grow and learn from an experienced official. Our state has many high level referees, all of whom rose up through the ranks through the assessment program.

The assessment procedure will look at the match for overall control, fairness, fitness, character, integrity, knowledge and judgment. The South Carolina Youth Soccer Association and the South Carolina Amateur Soccer Association have adopted a policy that all State Tournaments will first use referees who have been through the upgrade process, and second referees who are recommended by their ARAs or an Assessor. The Assessors will offer suggestions and encouragement to make you a better referee. Feel free to discuss any and all concerns with your Assessor pertaining to your performance or things you feel you need to work on.
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All USSF referees are also required to attend an annual recertification course.