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AYSO 1463: TEMECULA, MURRIETA, WILDOMAR

Referee Administrator - Mauro Guevara


If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Referee Administrator. 

Mauro Guevara 
 [email protected]

Youth Referee Program

This link takes you the Youth Referee Program page. It provides information on how your child can get involved! 
Youth Referee Program

Referee Related Certifications

Please tap the image below to head to the Volunteer Portal page for instructions on how to enroll and complete all needed Referee trainings and certifications. 

Referee Staff

Steve Diethelm
Director of Referee Assessment
[email protected]

Al Prado
Director of Referee Instruction
[email protected]

Jim Simpson
Referee Scheduler
[email protected]

Referee Resources

IFAB Laws of the Game 2023/2024 Edition
Includes changes and updates to Glossary and Practical Guidelines
Update: 07/04/2023

Laws of the Game Changes 2023/2024
A presentation of the updated laws for the 2023/2024 season

Referee Report Documentation
If an incident occurs, whether it's an injury or misconduct related, a referee will need to fill out a Referee Report and turn this report to the Referee Administrator for review.  

REFEREE CERTIFICATION DOCS
Referee Certification Requirements
Referee Certification Matrix 

OTHER RESOURCES
Offside Related
Field Exercises
Lesson Plan
Overview Presentation

Register to Volunteer

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2024 SPRING CORE PROGRAM

Board Member
Referee

Role of the Referee

Referee Portal
Keeping The Game Safe, Fair And Fun

Why should you become an AYSO Referee?  We need you.  We can't have games without referees. More importantly, it's rewarding and working with kids is great fun! The referee's job is to be the official in charge of the game. The ref is the independent arbiter and manager of the game. Their authority extends to everyone at the field, including players, substitutes, team officials, spectators, and even assistant referees.
 
The referee's No. 1 concern is to keep the game as safe as possible for the players. While there is risk in all sports, the referee is responsible for minimizing such risks from field conditions, equipment, spectators, and the players.
 
The referee is responsible for enforcing the Laws of the Game in such a way as to keep the game safe, fair and fun for everyone: the players, the coaches, the spectators and themselves. The referee interferes with the game as little as possible, avoiding making calls for doubtful and trifling offenses. Referees only make calls for offenses they are sure occurred.

We want our kids to continue to play, and they keep playing as long as it is fun. Referees learn that fun soccer varies from age group to age group of players.

Referee Refresher 2023/2024

REFEREE REFRESHER SPRING 2024
Please review the PDF presentation below and/or the video presentation to get an overview of the latest changes to the Laws of the Game for the 2023/2024 seasons. The presentation also includes a few reminders for our Referee staff. 



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Hit the image above to view a video presentation

Practical Guidelines for Referees

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CGI Referee Scheduling / Assignments

CGI SCHEDULING INFORMATION


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Date: August 31, 2023 - This material is still relevant for the current system
Lead: Steve Diethelm - Regional Director of Referee Assessment - [email protected]

Support: 
Mauro Guevara - Referee Administrator - [email protected]
Jim Simpson - Referee Scheduler -  [email protected]

SIGNING INTO THE SYSTEM

In order for you to be able to sign into the system you will need to create an account.  

Steps: 

  1. Go to https://cgisports.com/ref/6025
  2. Click the blue link that reads: Please click here now to create a login account for this system. 
  3. Fill out the information provide and submit.  You will create your user id and password.
  4. You will receive an email after your account is approved.  At this point, you are now able to sign up for games.

How to sign into the Scheduling System:

  1. Go to to https://cgisports.com/ref/6025
  2. Enter the user id and password you used to create your account.

Once you have signed in, please click on the 'Profile' button on the bottom of the screen.

On the profile page, you will have the option to change your first and last name, the user id for your account and the email address that is associated with your account.  The system will send you game reminder email messages to this email address.  you can also add a phone number and your address if you would like

You will need to select the division you're comfortable being an AR and as a Referee, these are CGI Sports required fields.

BUT, most importantly, on the profile page, please select the team(s) that you are affiliated to, so your referee points can be correctly applied to the team(s) your kid(s) are playing for. 

Signing up for Games

  1. Use the 'Search Button' at the bottom of the screen to get to the Search Screen 
  2. Once on the search screen you can set selection criteria for games by Division, date and time. Pick your criteria and click on the 'View Records' Button.  PLEASE NOTE:  Our policy on refereeing games in a division where you are a coach or have a child playing in that division have not changed.  Please do not sign up for games in those divisions.  The search results will  be shown.
  3. For the games that you want to sign up for, click in the white box to the right  of  'CR 'or 'AR' under the game(s) you want to sign up for.  Once you have completed your selection(s) click on the 'Make Request' button on the bottom of the search results screen.  This will assign you to the games selected

Requesting a Mentor

  1. If you would like to request a Mentor, you can do that when you initially signup for the game.  The option to request a mentor will be shown to you as you select games to sign up for
  2. If, after you have signed up for a game, you would like to request a Mentor, use the 'My Schedule' button on the bottom of the page. Click on the Game Id for the game you want to request a Mentor, when the game displays, you can click on the 'Request Mentor' box below the game being displayed. 
If you have any questions or issues accessing the system, feel free to contact us at the email addresses posted above. We will make sure to work with you to get you up and running on the system. 

Referee Assignments / Schedules

REFEREE ASSIGNMENTS / SCHEDULE
Referee Scheduler: 
Jim Simpson -- [email protected]

Here are some logistics on how the schedule will be shared for you to volunteer. 

Please follow all guidelines listed in the bullet points below as you sign up for games. 

I will monitor the sheet throughout the week to ensure fairness so everyone has an opportunity to get their volunteer points for their teams, and on Wednesday night, I will send another email reminder that we have moved to the open phase of signups. 

Depending on coverage, I may send out additional emails asking for help on Friday for any urgent needs as we approach the weekend.  I will try to keep the emails shorter each week than this first one that is more informational, but I will include the bullet points for you to follow each week. 

Thank you in advance for your patience and for all of your help as volunteers.

REFEREE SCHEDULING GUIDELINES 
Please adhere to the following guidelines from Sunday through Wednesday night: 

  • Volunteer Points Related: Center Referee will earn 2 points per game. Assistant Referee will earn 1 volunteer point per game (10U-19U Divisions)
  • 19U Divisions Only: 
    • Referee: Only an Advanced or National Referee can serve as Referee
      • Note: May NOT be the Coach, Assistant Coach, parent, or relative of a player on either team

    • Assistant Referee: May be a Regional Referee or above
      • May NOT be the rostered coach or assistant coach of the team, but can be a parent or relative of a player on a team (as a courtesy, the opposing coach should be notified prior to the match but they do not have the right of approval of the Assistant Referee) 
  • 16U Division Only:
    • Referee: Must be an Intermediate Referee or higher to serve as a Referee. 
      Note: The Intermediate Referee working a 16U match must have completed the full Advanced Referee course.
      •  Note: May NOT be the Coach, Assistant Coach, parent, or relative of a player on either team

    • Assistant Referee: May be a Regional Referee or above 
      • May NOT be the rostered coach or assistant coach of the team, but can be a parent or relative of a player on a team (as a courtesy, the opposing coach should be notified prior to the match but they do not have the right of approval of the Assistant Referee) 
  • Please try whenever possible to work with the Head Coach of your team(s) to sign up for games as a Ref Crew of 3 (Center + 2 AR), please avoid signing up for a single slot as this makes it more difficult for a team Ref Crew to sign up for a match
  •  Until Thursday, please only sign up for 1 game to allow volunteers from other teams the chance to sign up and earn volunteer points (exception to this rule is if you have two children on different teams and you are part of 2 different Ref Crews)
  •  Remember that you cannot referee games in the same division as your child's team (ie. your child plays on a 12U Boys team, you cannot referee another 12U Boys match).  Any exception to this rule must be approved by Ref Admin and RC for emergency coverage.

Laws of the Game Recent Updates

CLARIFICATION ON HAIR BEADS, CLIPS & ADORNMENTS

The AYSO National Board of Directors recently adopted a new clarification of the AYSO National Rules and Regulations regarding Hair Beads, Clips, and Adornments.  The following screenshots provide referees with guidance on the new clarification.  This clarification is effective immediately.

Referee Refresher Fall 2022

10U BUILD OUT LINE OVERVIEW
A brief vide providing everyone with an overview of the 10U Build-out line.
 

Hit this image to watch a short video regarding the Build-out Line (BOL)


Hit this image above for a PDF version of this document

Regional Referee Course Information

REGIONAL REFEREE COURSE PRESENTATION DECK 
This information was provided to all Regional Referees during their training course. It's being provided here as a reference guide to circle back to as reference if needed. 
 

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LAW 11 - OFFSIDE - UNDER 2 MINUTES

2 MINUTE OFFSIDE OVERVIEW
A brief video providing everyone with an overview of Law 11 - Offside. 


Hit this image to watch a short video regarding Law 11: Offside 

Referee Mentorship & Development



The Referee Mentorship and Development Program is charged with creating an environment and process where referees are assisted in developing their knowledge and skills to contribute to a safe, fair, and enjoyable soccer experience for our many teams and our special fans.

For more information on the program tap the banner above. 

8U DIVISION REFEREE UPDATES



AYSO 1463 will be enlisting the help of Referees for the 8U Division. 
For more information on the program tap the banner above. 

Referee Training Videos

REFEREE SIGNALS 
US Soccer-produced video on referee signal technique

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ASSISTANT REFEREE SIGNALS
US Soccer-produced video on assistant referee signal technique


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Content

REFEREE - HOW TO FILL OUT/USE GAME CARDS
Carlos Torres, our Volunteer Coordinator, provides our Referees with a rundown on how to properly fill out the Referee portions of our Game Cards.


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GAME CARD - PRINT 1 CARD BLACK (PDF)
Fill out information manually with pen. Fold in half when printed.

GAME CARD - PRINT FILLABLE 1 CARD (EXCEL) 
Fill out information on computer/save it and print it weekly. Fold in half when printed.

GAME CARD - PRINT FILLABLE 2 CARDS (EXCEL)

Fill out information on computer on one side/save it and print weekly. 
Print Page 1 - 1st, then put the same sheet back into the printer and print page 2. Once printed on both sides, cut in half - now you have 2 cards.

Referee Expo April 2021

COURSE 506 - 14U and Over Fouls & Misconduct
A great presentation showcasing various fouls and misconduct scenarios along with conversations from attendees on what the correct calls are and the reasons why.  


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COURSE 517 - Offside Review
A seminar discussing the topic of Offside with various video examples provided to help visualize the concept. 


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Referee Guidelines

High-Level Guidelines for All Referees

Know the accepted mechanics, signals, and procedures for Referees and Assistant
Youtube is your friend. Here is a video on Referee signals from the Ken Aston Referee Society. 

Referee Signals

* Arrive to the field at Least 20 minutes prior to kick off

* Be professional and approachable yet confident and firm

* Be properly attired with only AYSO approved Referee uniform with socks pulled up & a wristwatch with chronograph capability (timer)

* Take charge but do not dictate

* Always start the game on time


The Referee and ARs should work as a team and never disagree publicly. This one's important for newer Referees. If you're an AR in the match and you'll feel strongly on a call, please do not disagree with the Center Referee at the time of the call. The Center Referee makes the final call at the end of day. Concerns can be brought up as a team during quarter breaks or at the end of a game. 

/// Use sunscreen & maintain hydration before, during half, and after the game

/// Inspect the Field – Goals must be anchored or the game cannot be played

/// Check in the players 10 minutes prior to kick off

/// Introduce yourself to the coaches, be respectful, courteous, and professional

/// Referee should have a pre-game conference with his Assistant Referees

/// Referees (Center) should help mentor new ARS.  Remember that you were a rookie at some point too!

/// Referees should be running, ARs should be running

/// Be decisive and control the game.  Even in 6U/8U.  Tell the players when their behavior is unacceptable.

Coaches should be positive, instructional, and encouraging ONLY.  Be proactive with coaches and let them know that Public, Persistent, Provocative, or Personal actions or words towards any officials will not be tolerated. Ask them to stop. Tell them to stop.

Head Coaches can be cautioned with a Yellow Card. If the Head Coach receives a two cautions or a send-off (Red Card), the Coach will be ejected from the game. In this scenario, the Assistant coach takes over (unless he or she is the one ejected). Contact the RRA for help with a report.

Ask the coach to control problem spectators/parents.  If he or she is unable or unwilling to control parents that are crossing the line, cautions or a send-off will be the end result. Contact the RRA to file a report

Learn from experienced Referees.  Mentoring and peer review is part of soccer officiating.  

Referee Report 
If an incident occurs, whether it's an injury or misconduct related, a referee will need to fill out a Referee Report and turn this report to the Referee Administrator for review. 

Referee Report Document

Requirements for All Volunteers

Volunteer Application
Every volunteer (coach, referee, board member, team parent, etc.) must submit a Volunteer Application each year through our Sports Connect portal.  The application is delivered to AYSO National Headquarters for an annual background check, which screens for volunteers’ suitability to work with our participants.  These background checks will be performed by a contracted 3rd party vendor, Sterling. Once the results of the background check are received by National and by Region 1463, the volunteer will be evaluated for the volunteer positions selected.  

Training Requirements
In addition to the annual Volunteer Application and Background Check, there are certain training requirements that must be completed by all volunteers. 

1) Safe Haven 
All volunteers must complete the AYSO Safe Haven course before they are allowed to participate in any region activities.  This course can be completed online through AYSO's learning platform, AYSOU, under the "Online Courses" tab. All volunteers are required to complete this prior to receiving team contact information and prior to holding team practice, so please complete the course at your earliest convenience.

2) CDC Concussion Awareness
The Concussion Awareness training can be completed online through the AYSOU platform.  Once you have successfully completed the course, your certification record will be updated.

3) Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) 
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest training can be completed online through the AYSOU platform. Once you have successfully completed the course, your certification record will be updated. 

To access the online courses, please follow the below steps:

  1. Login to your Sports Connect account from the Region 1463 home page by clicking the Login button
  2. Click the Home tab (left)
  3. Click the AYSOU tab and click Login (no password should be required)
  4. Click Online Courses and choose your desired courses.
If you have any questions on this process, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Carlos Torres at [email protected]

AYSO Referee Certification Levels

Here is a brief description of the requirements for each Referee Certification Level. Contact our Referee Administrator (RRA) for more details:

8U Official
(minimum age 10)
Complete the 8U Official Course and pass the 8U Official Exam.

Regional Referee
(minimum age 12)
Complete the Regional Referee Course and pass the Regional Referee Exam.

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.

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.

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.

Referee Instructor Related

(WEBINAR) E-TRAINU TRAINING - FOR REFEREE INSTRUCTORS
A great presentation for Referee Instructors showcasing how to use the new E-trainU system. Click the image below to get started. 

Select Program Referee Guidelines

SPRING SELECT GUIDELINES FOR REFEREES
Click the images below to view and/or print a PDF copy. 




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