Ready to Upgrade?
The Regional Referee is the entry-level referee for AYSO, however this is just the beginning. If you are ready for the challenges of increasingly competitive matches, then you are ready to upgrade! The first step is the Intermediate Referee upgrade.
Intermediate Referee - Minimum age 14
Complete 25 games as referee with at least five in 12U games, complete the Intermediate Referee Course, pass the Intermediate Referee Exam and be observed/mentored in a 12U game. The Intermediate Referee Course is generally offered once a season in Chino Hills, however is offered at many other venues throughout the year. Check AYSO U to find an available Intermediate Referee course near you...
Advanced Referee - Minimum age 16
Complete 50 games as referee with at least 10 in 14U and five as an assistant referee (in 14U), complete the Advanced Referee Course, pass the Advanced Referee Exam, pass one assessment as referee and one as assistant referee in a 14U match, pass the AYSO Physical Fitness Test. The Advanced Referee Course is generally offered once a season in Area B, however is offered at many other venues throughout the year.
Check AYSO U to find an available Advanced Referee course near you...
National Referee - Minimum age 18
Complete 100 games as referee with at least 30 in 16U and 19U games and 25 as Assistant Referee with at least 10 in 19U, complete the National Referee Course, pass the National Referee Exam, pass two assessments as referee in 16U or 19U matches and one as assistant referee in a 19U match, complete the AYSO Physical Fitness Test.
Check AYSO U to find an available National Referee course near you...
More Information?
Email: [email protected] or check AYSO U for an available upgrade course.