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Rivertowns has two soccer programs -- both need trained referees! Please note that we are a youth soccer organization. Our local Rivertowns volunteers do not train or certify referees. We help connect young people interested in officiating to the resources they need to become certified. We do this, because having a pool of qualified referees available to officiate our home games benefits our teams and our soccer community.
Become an AYSO Referee (for Rivertowns AYSO Recreational Soccer Matches)
Minimum referee age: 12 years old
Age of teams: 10U to 19U (referees officiate age-appropriate matches)
Games: Sundays - Rivertowns AYSO home games
Can AYSO-certified referees officiate WYSL or EDP travel matches? No.
Training: free, provided by National AYSO -- most of our referees train via online modules
* There are in-person local classes 2X per year. 1X ahead of fall, 1X ahead of spring. No date set yet ahead of Fall 2025 from the training org.
Person who assigns refs to games: Rivertowns AYSO ref assignor (after collecting availability info)
Gear: referee jersey and whistle provided after referee completes all training classes
Learn more about becoming a Rivertowns AYSO referee here: https://ayso.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=963429
Become a USSF Travel Soccer Referee (for WYSL/Other Travel Soccer Matches including Rivertowns United FC)
Minimum referee age: 14 years old to begin the training
Age of teams: U9 to U19 (referees officiate age-appropriate matches)
Games: Sundays - Any WYSL games including Rivertowns United FC home games
Can USSF-certified referees officiate AYSO matches? Yes (after about 90 mins of additional training).
Person who assigns refs to games: WYSL referee assignor - or referee uses referee sign-up system
Training: provided by USSF + ENYSRA, online modules + zoom class + on-field class
Training cost: $170 (RUFC has a $125 reimbursement offer for certified referees after they officiate 3 RUFC games - info on page linked below)
* Upcoming dates: you can find the class search on the page linked below.
Gear: included in cost of training – referee uniform & bag with whistle, red/yellow cards, flags
Additional costs: local affiliate dues - Westchester Youth Soccer Referee Organization -- for ongoing clinics/trainings
Learn more about becoming a travel soccer referee here: https://ayso.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=963428