COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this course is to train Regional Referees in all aspects of refereeing and develop skills that will allow the referee to officiate soccer matches that are more physically demanding and challenging under the IFAB Laws of the Game (LOTG) and AYSO National Rules & Regulations.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

Candidates are required to have completed the Regional Referee Certification, either the Full In-Person Regional Referee Course or the Regional Referee Online Course + Regional Referee Online Companion In-Person Course Bundle prior to enrolling in the course.

In addition, the following must be complete and/or up-to-date:

(1) Be a current AYSO volunteer for the Fall 2025 season (i.e. Submit a volunteer application as a referee for your region)

(2) Completed the following safety certifications:

A | Safe Haven

B | CDC Concussion Course

C | Cardiac Arrest Course

D | Safe Sport Online Course 

Basic Additional Information
* There is an outdoor portion to the course. Please be sure to dress comfortably.

* Snacks, water and other refreshments will be provided. Lunch provided on Sunday. 

* Bring the following with you: pen, paper/pad to write on for note taking

For more information or if you happen to have any questions, feel free to reach out to:
Jaime Bencia - [email protected]

Thanks everyone! Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Jaime Bencia
AYSO 1463 Murrieta
Area 1R Referee Director of Assessment