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Referee Staff

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Section Referee AdminBen M[email protected]
Referee Instruction  
Referee Assessment  
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Assistant Ref AdminRon R[email protected] 
   
   
   
 
 



Become a Referee

The referee’s job is to be the official in charge of the game. A referee’s authority extends to everyone at the field, including players, substitutes, team officials, spectators, and even assistant referees. AYSO Referees keep the game safe, fair and fun for everyone: the players, the coaches, the spectators, and themselves!

This is an opportunity to further develop your referee skills in classes taught by some of Southern California's top instructors. The Intermediate and Advanced courses are especially timely, given several important Law changes this year.

One day courses typically include Regional Referee and the Basic Referee Companion Course. The Intermediate, Advanced and National Referee courses, along with Referee Instructor and Referee Assessor courses, require two days of instruction.

Refereeing Requirements

ALL AYSO referees and assistant referees must meet the following requirements:
  • Must be a registered and approved volunteer for the current program/season (including background check clearance).
  • Completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
  • Successfully completed the Concussion Awareness course.
  • Completed the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness course.
  • Safe Sport certification must be current/valid.
  • Be trained per the AYSO National Referee Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the match they wish to referee.
  • ALL Referees must complete the AYSO Live Scan (Fingerprinting) process.
  • Minimum age requirements:
Below are the general required referee certifications for each age level:

Division Required Certification
10U Regional
12U Regional or Intermediate
14U Intermediate or Advanced
16U/19U Advanced or National

** Some certifications may be completed online **

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REQUIRED TRAININGS

Safe Haven Training
Safe Haven Certification is required for all coaches, assistant coaches, referees, and board members. If you have not completed the online Safe Haven course within the last three years, you are required to update your Safe Haven Certification. Please visit AYSO's eTrainU website via your volunteer registration page.
Concussion Awareness Training
All coaches, referees, and board members are required to complete the online AYSO/CDC Concussion Awareness Course. Please visit AYSO's eTrainU website via your volunteer registration page.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Training
Coaches, referees, and board members are required to complete the online AYSO/Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Course. Please visit AYSO's eTrainU website via your regional volunteer registration page.
SafeSport
SafeSport training is a front-line abuse and misconduct prevention measure that raises member awareness of misconduct and abuse issues in sport. This training ("SafeSport Trained") is designed to help members become more proficient at identifying, preventing, and responding to misconduct and abuse in sport.

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