Steps to Becoming a Referee                           Questions: Email [email protected]
1. Sign up as a volunteer
Login to this website www.ayso65.org (click the LOGIN button at the top right)
If you don't already have an account, click REGISTER NOW
Click "Volunteer" on the menu on the left
Complete forms for the current season (e.g. - Spring 2018 Core) 
NOTE - you may have to click "Show More" at the bottom of the list of Opportunities to find "Vol Reg Referees & Board - MY18"

2. Complete the Safe Haven and CDC Concussion Awareness courses online  
Login to  AYSOU (using your username/password for this website)
Under "My Courses":
Complete the Safe Haven Course
Complete the CDC Concussion Course
Print your certificates

3. Attend one training course:
    To referee 6U and 8U:
    Register for and attend the "8U Official" Course (AYSOU  under In Person Training)
    YOU MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR CLASS

                                                       OR

    To referee 10U and above (and to earn referee points):
    a. Complete the Online Regional Referee Training Course (Details below on this web page)
        Login to  AYSOU (using your username/password for this website)
Under My Courses, select "Regional Referee Training" & Complete the course.

    b. Register for and attend the "Regional Referee Online Companion Course" (AYSOU under In Person Training). 
        YOU MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR CLASS
        The Online Regional Referee Training course (Step a above) must be completed prior to attending the classroom portion. 

Any questions? Contact: Joey Catuara, Referee Administrator [email protected] 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: Is there an age restriction?
A: Yes, youth referees must be at least 12 years old, and may referee games 2 years below them (e.g. - U10 for a 12 year old)

Q: Do I need to pre-register for a course? 
A. Yes! YOU MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR CLASS. 

Q: What should I bring to the course? 
A: Bring your volunteer forms, Safe Haven & Concussion  certification and legal ID. Also, you’ll need paper and a pen/pencil for taking notes. We’ll provide you with course materials. 

Q: What if I am late arriving to a course? 
A: Punctual attendance is critical. Late arriving students may be asked to attend another course

Q: Are there any publications I can look at prior to attending a course?
A: Laws of the game: www.fifa.com/worldfootball/lawsofthegame.html