Upcoming Referee Course:
Please see AYSO to register for Referee Classes, they can be found here.
I volunteered to Referee, what do I need to take?
Part 1: For the protection of children, all volunteers are required to take:
AYSOU - Safe Haven Track
- US SafeSport Training -mandated reporting of child abuse. (not required of youth referees).
- CDC Concussion Awareness Training.
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training (CA, TN, OH, WA).
- AYSO's Safe Haven - Child & Volunteer protection guidelines.
Part 2: Referees are encouraged to take/upgrade to the Age-Specific Referee Course for the games they will be officiating:
AYSOU - Referee Track (General guidelines)
- 8U Official Online OR 8U Official Full In-Person Course (8U games).
- Regional Referee Online Course + In-Person Online Companion Course OR Full In-Person Regional Referee Course (10U/12U games).
- Intermediate Referee Course + post course assessments (12U/14U games).
- Advanced Referee Course + post course assessments (14U/16U games).
- National Referee Course + post course assessments (19U games).
- Game assignments may vary based on referee observations and referee comfort level.
The class will run for approximately 3 hours, but may finish early depending on the number of attendees. Individuals who wish to ask some questions of an experienced referee are welcome to join the discussion, but to receive credit for the course attendees must attend the full time period. This class is open to youth volunteers as well. The minimum age for an 8U Official is ten (10) years old. Youth players, parents, and volunteers who wish to obtain a better understanding of the Laws of the Game, but don't intend to officiate, are welcome to attend.
Regional Referee - Online Companion Course
We will also offer the Regional Referee Online Companion Course. This is part two of the Regional Referee training. In order to receive credit for the class, participants must complete the online training, which is available in AYSOU, prior to attending this event. The class will run for 3 hours, but may finish early depending on the number of attendees. Individuals who wish to ask some questions of an experienced referee are welcome to join the discussion , but to receive credit for the course attendees must attend the full time period. This class is open to youth volunteers as well. The minimum age for an Regional Referee is twelve (12) years old. Youth players, parents, and volunteers who wish to obtain a better understanding of the Laws of the Game, but don't intend to officiate, are welcome to attend.
Games
Referees are always needed. All games U08 and above require a certified AYSO referee. We also strive for referees to also become assistant referees (linesman) at U10 games and above.
New Volunteer?
We continue to strive to have as many interested volunteers to become Referees. Our youth players need to have certified referees at all of our games. We require that all U08 games and above have a AYSO certified referee.
Are you a parent that can't offer time as a coach due to work schedules but want to give back ? If you can offer at least 1 hour of your time on game days, we can accommodate you with your participation as an assistant referee, or referee.
Watching ?
Are you that parent that is watching on the sideline and wanting to help as an Assistant Referee? Our players will benefit with greater participation.
If you are enthusiastically participating at our games, we recommend that you to volunteer as an AYSO Referee. .
New Volunteers must complete the following:
- Volunteer Registration Form
- AYSO Safe Haven Certification
- Regional Referee Certification
Coach and Referee
Even if you are a coach, and want to continue to expand your knowledge of the game. You are also welcome to take Referee training and get certified. In addition, you'll be able to work with the scheduling such that you can coach your game and also be a referee before or after your game.
Youth Referee
Youth volunteers are welcome to get referee certification. A benefit for our youth that become volunteer referees is that community service hours can be earned since AYSO is a non-profit based organization. The starting age for our youth referees is 12 years of age.
Higher Level Referee Training
As a certified AYSO Regional Referee and as you gain experience, there are high certification levels such as Intermediate and Advanced Level Referees in AYSO.
Intermediate Referee Training
Advanced Referee Training
Advanced Referee Training / Fitness Test