Referees are as critical to soccer as players and coaches. In AYSO, the game can’t be played if there aren’t enough referees. It’s most common for a volunteer to begin their AYSO referee career by refereeing their own child’s game. However, as they learn the rules, develop their own techniques for managing players, coaches and fans, and gain an appreciation for how important the role of the referee is to a fun, fair and safe soccer experience, they often find it very rewarding to expand their knowledge and experience through AYSO’s advanced training and certification process. AYSO’s referee training is considered some of the best in the U.S. and includes both in-person courses in your community and online opportunities. Soccer knowledge is a plus, but is certainly not required. The AYSO referee training will give you all you need to know to have a terrific experience on the field.
Sign up to volunteer under Region 890
Make sure you complete the entire online application form and receive the confirmation at the end. Once you receive the confirmation you will receive your AYSO ID number. Write/Print this number out.
To complete your training go to www.aysou.org You will need your AYSO ID number to log into this site.
EVERY volunteer will need to complete the Safe Haven training.
Training Needs:
Referees
- Safe Haven
- Concussion Awareness
- Basic Referee Training. Additional live training class will also be required.
- Contact our Referee Administrator for more info and training class schedule.