AYSO is built on volunteers and without people willing to step up and help out we would not be able to offer our kids a chance to play this great game the AYSO way! 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 Laws of the Game, 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.
Referee Training
Regional (Basic) Referee Classes
THESE ARE FOR THE BASIC ONLINE REFEREE COMPANION COURSE. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS. YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN THE ONLINE PORTION PRIOR TO ATTENDING ONE OF THESE CLASSES.
Saturday August 27th, 2016 - 7:30 - 2:00 Las Sendas Elementary School
Basic Referee Online Companion Course Requirements: This year we are using the online course to complete much of the training and testing. You will need to complete the online course FIRST and then attend ONE of the in person courses listed above.
Here is how to get started.
- Register as a new or returning volunteer on EAYSO.COM (IMPORTANT: Please note your AYSO ID number during this process).
- Complete Safe Haven and CDC concussion training at www.aysotraining.org (you will need your AYSO ID Number to register)
- Complete the Basic Referee Online course on www.aysotraining.org. (you will need your AYSO ID Number to register)
- Before attending the Basic Online Companion Course register for the class on www.eayso.org.
- Once logged in, click on "My Profile" in the upper right hand corner.
- Select "Course Signup".
- Select "AZ" as the State, "MESA" as the City, "12" as the Section, "D" as the Area.
- Under "Course" select "Basic Referee Online Companion Course" and the click "Search".
- Select the course you wish to sign up for and then click "Course Signup" and follow the instructions.
- Bring printed confirmation of completion of the Basic Referee Online course to the Companion Course session.
- Complete the Basic Referee Online Companion Course and pass the Basic RefereeExam with a score of 75% or better.
The benefit of the Basic Referee Online class is that it allows the student to learn much of the material at his/her own pace and to repeat modules as necessary. The student is expected to be engaged and fully participate in the Online Companion Course to help clarify what they learned in the Online portion of the class. It is not possible to teach the entire course in the 3 hours allotted for the Online Companion course.
Intermediate Referee Classes
Friday August 12th 6:00-9:00 AND Saturday August 13th 7:30 - 4:30 MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS.
Concussion Training Course
All volunteers will be required to complete the Concussion Training Course.
This is a state law. Please take the course offered by AYSO / CDC. The course takes about 30 minutes to complete and it could make a big difference to a child. We can help athletes stay active and healthy by knowing the facts about concussion and when it is safe for athletes to return to play.
Here is the link to the training:
Information
Who needs training?
Anyone who is going to referee a game this season. This includes the U6/U8 coaches/refs, the U10 and U12 center refs, and anyone who will be assisting (line refs or AR's).
When is training?
It depends on what level you are going to referee.
See calendar for training dates and times.
Who is responsible for providing referees for each game?
This depends, again, on the age division.
a) U6 division: The team may supply a referee. Otherwise both coaches will jointly referee the game.
b) U8 division: Each team is responsible for providing a referee when they are the home team.
The referee can be anyone who has gone through the Referee Class.
b) U10 division: The home team will be responsible for providing a center referee for their own game. Each team is responsible for providing an assistant ref for their own game.
c) U12 through U19 divisions: We will attempt to schedule a center and 2 assistant referees for each game. However, of there are no assistant refs, each team shall provide an assistant for the game.
Please note that ALL referees can do assistant referee duties in the upper divisions.
REFEREE CODE
Always remember that the game is for the players.
Player safety and fair play come first.
Study and learn the laws of the Game and understand the "spirit" of the Laws. Help fellow referees do the same.
Encourage and enforce the AYSO Philosophies of "Everyone Plays," "Positive Coaching" and "Good Sportsmanship."
Respect other referees' decisions and do not publicly criticize another official.
Wear the proper uniform and keep it in good condition.
Maintain good physical condition so you can keep up with the action.
Stay calm when confronted with emotional reactions from players, coaches and parents.
Honor accepted game assignments. In an emergency, find a replacement.
Support good sportsmanship with a kind word to players, coaches and parents of both teams when deserved.
Always be fair and impartial, avoiding conflicts of interest. Decisions based on personal bias are dishonest and unacceptable.
Referee Scheduler
Please click on the REFEREE SCHEDULER to schedule the games you would like to do.
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