For Referees

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Referee retention

Mentoring (Observer-Friend) Training Packet (PDF format, 96 KB)

Referee training

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Referee upgrade

• To become an Intermediate Referee, the candidate must have experience (25 games with at least 5 in U-12 matches), training (completing the Intermediate Referee Course and passing the written test), and mentoring (by an AYSO Referee Mentor).
  • Expectations (PDF) of the AYSO Area Referee on the field.
  • Worksheet (PDF) used by mentor
• To become a Advanced Referee, the candidate must have experience (50 games with 10 in U-14 matches and 5 as assistant referee in U-14 matches), training (completing the Advanced Referee Course and passing the written test), success (passing assessments as a center referee and as an assistant referee in U-14 matches), fitness (pass the physical fitness test), and dedication (completing service units).
  • Expectations (PDF) of the AYSO Advanced Referee on the field.
• Evaluation form (PDF) used by the assessor (center referee)
• Evaluation form (PDF) used by the assessor (assistant referee)
• Referee Service Unit Record (PDF)
• Contact your Regional Referee Administrator for more information.

For assessors

• See Section 1's "Referee Assessor Forms and Documents." Many of the forms can now be filled in online before printing.

General referee information

FIFA Laws of the Game

Rule changes for 2003-2004

Mechanics of Set Plays

Information from U. S. Soccer Federation (great source for laws, advice, and guides for referees)

USSF Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game

USSF Guide to Procedures for Referees, Assistant Referees, and Fourth Officials

AYSOHELP, a great source of general information, including information for referees

Section 1's links to referee "Rules and Regulations" and AYSO referee forms, including assessor forms