The
AYSO National Referee Program is designed to
increase the level of proficiency of each individual referee at a pace
consistent with the individual’s capabilities and desires. Each level of referee
is intended to be representative of the officiating skills needed at a specific
level of play within AYSO. These officiating skills
vary according to the age and skill level of the players involved. These skills
range in complexity from our beginning 5 year olds to the more advanced play
common to our U19 teams.
The philosophy of the AYSO Referee Certification
and Training Program involves:
- Protecting referees through the AYSO Safe Haven
Referee Certification
- Helping referees to improve the officiating skills
- Assisting referees to advance in level
- Providing support and encouragement
- Establishing high, realistic achievement standards
- Providing challenges commensurate with ability and experience
- Providing consistent program implementation
The Regional Referee Course is designed to teach the
basics about controlling a soccer match. Teaches the skills necessary to center
referee U10 matches and assist with upper age divisions.
| Regional Referee |
Trained in the PRACTICAL
aspects of refereeing.
Safe, Fair, and Fun in short sided matches. |
| Age Requirement |
Minimum age 12 |
| Experience Required |
None |
| Course Required |
Regional Referee Course (8 hour course) Modules
1-13 |
| Testing |
75% or higher on the Regional Referee Exam |
| Field Assessment |
None |
| Fitness Test |
None |
| Service Requirement |
None |
The Intermediate Referee Course is designed to teach the mechanics of positioning and Laws interpretation necessary when refereeing a soccer match. Teaches the skills necessary to center
referee U12 matches and assist with upper age divisions.
| Intermediate Referee |
Trained in the MECHANICAL
aspects of refereeing.
The Must Knows. |
| Age Requirement |
Minimum age 14 |
| Experience Required |
25 as referee, minimum 5 in U12 |
| Course Required |
Intermediate Referee Course (12 hour course)
Modules 14-19 |
| Testing |
90% or higher on Intermediate Referee Exam |
| Field Assessment |
No formal assessment required, however, one
observation by an Intermediate or higher referee, as a referee is required and one as an assistant referee is recommended. |
| Fitness Test |
None |
| Upgrade Recommendation |
Regional Referee Administrator or Regional
Director of Referee Assessment |
| Service Requirement |
None |
The Advanced Referee Course is designed to train the technical aspects of man and match management. Teaches the skills necessary to center referee U14 matches and assist with
upper age divisions.
| Advanced Referee |
Trained in the TECHNICAL
aspects of refereeing.
The Should Knows. |
| Age Requirement |
Minimum age 16 |
| Experience Required |
50 as referee, minimum 10 in U14 and 5
as assistant referee in U14 |
| Course Required |
Advanced Referee Course (16 hour course)
Modules 20-24 |
| Testing |
90% or higher on Advanced Referee Exam |
| Field Assessment |
1 as referee, 1 as assistant referee in
U14 |
| Fitness Test |
Successfully complete current physical
fitness test for this level |
| Additional Service Requirement |
5 lifetime service units |
The National Referee is trained to referee the most
advanced AYSO matches. Teaches the skills necessary to Center U16 and U19
matches.
| National Referee |
Trained in the PHILOSOPHICAL
aspects of refereeing.
Spirit and Intent of the Laws and the Philosophy of Refereeing. |
| Age Requirement |
Minimum age 18 |
| Experience Required |
100 as referee with at least 30
in U-16 and U-19 matches of which at least 15 must be in U-19, if available, and
25 as Assistant Referee with at least 10 in U-19, if available. The Section
Referee Administrator may authorize substitution of U-16 for U-19, if U-19
matches are not available. |
| Course Required |
National Referee Course (20 hour course) |
| Testing |
90% or higher on National Referee Exam |
| Field Assessment |
Two assessments as referee in
U-16 or U-19 with at least one in U-19, if available, and one as assistant
referee in a U-19 match, if available. The Section Referee Administrator may
authorize substitution of U-16 for U-19, if U-19 matches are not available.
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| Fitness Test |
Successfully complete current physical
fitness test for this level |
| Additional Service Requirement |
5 lifetime service units |
Those referees interested in upgrading should be aware of some basic information:
The Point of Contact for Advanced Courses is the Regional Director of Referee Instruction,
Patrick Streeter. For further information Patrick at
The Point of Contact for all Observations, Assessments, and how to upgrade is the Regional Director of Referee Assessment,
Darrell Schmidt. To request an observation or assessment contact Darrell at
The Point of Contact for Service Units is the Regional Referee Administrator,
Patrick Streeter. To coordinate earning Service Units contact Patrick at
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Each referee should note the game count requirement for each level of advancement. Each referee should keep a log of his/her experience to be able to show match experience as necessary.
A Service Unit consists of:
Note: No more than two (2) service units may be credited by an applicant for mentoring/observing an individual referee, or one (1) service unit per instruction, or one (1) service
unit per year for an administrative function.
The requirement for performing service units is waived in the case of candidates who are under 18 years old.
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