AYSO Region 37: Referees

Welcome Referees

 

Please take the time to thank the Referees following your game (they might even enjoy an offered snack!) The referees do this as a service and without the effort, we would not be able to offer a soccer program at the price that we do.

8 Reasons Why You Can't Be a Referee

In order for Region 37 to operate efficiently, we need Referee Staff. We are looking for enthusiastic people who want to help the kids. You don't have to be a world class referee. You just need to be able to give some of your time.

What would you do if you were part of our staff?

  1. Be available on weekends to help out at Santana Park (U10's and above) and Shearer Park (U8's and below)
  2. Referee extra matches when assigned referees are not available (if you want to run!)
  3. Answer questions (or find someone who can!)
  4. Work with other staff member to ensure the players have fun
  5. Be available during week nights to referee upper division matches (U16 and U19) - if you are comfortable with those age groups

Referee Staff is a great way to learn more about the art of refereeing!

Thank you



Becoming an AYSO Referee

Like all volunteer positions in AYSO, a certain mandatory level of training is required in order to equip you with the knowledge to fulfill that position.

Refereeing is no different, and in fact requires a fair amount of training. We understand that everyone’s time is limited and thus in Region 37 we try to utilize the online Referee training course wherever possible.

There are 4 steps to become a referee via the online Referee training course. 

  1. Register yourself as a volunteer.
    In AYSO, each and every year you must do this if you are going to continue in a volunteer role. 
    Registration as a AYSO volunteer is done via the eAYSO website found at: http://www.eayso.org
    If you have regsitered as an AYSO volunteer for this year, then this must be done before you can proceed with the following steps. 
    Once you are registered, you will have given an AYSO ID. Write down this ID as you will need it in further steps. 
    Note: That a player ID and a volunteer ID are 2 different things. If you are a player and want to become a referee, you must still register as a Youth Volunteer at the eAYSO website http://www.eayso.org a receive an AYSO ID.

  2. All AYSO volunteers must complete the Safe Haven training first before they are able to volunteer. 
    The Safe Haven course is a one-time course and once you have completed it, you do not have to take it again.
    If you have already completed Safe Haven, then you may skip this step. 
    The course takes about 60 minutes long and is done all online. 
    To take the AYSO Safe Haven course visit: http://www.aysotraining.org/training/courses.asp 
    Select the “Safe Haven” Course MT02. 
    You will need your AYSO ID to start the course.

  3. (For the Online Course ONLY) Complete the Basic Referee online course. 
    The course takes about 60-100 minutes long and is done all online. 
    To take the AYSO Basic Referee online course visit: http://www.aysotraining.org/training/courses.asp 
    Select the “Referee” Course R002. 
    You will need your AYSO ID to start the course.

  4. (For the Online Course ONLY)Attend a Basic Referee online companion course. 
    These courses are offered at the AYSO office at: 330 S. MAPLE STE A, CORONA 92880.   See Map 
    The online companion course is conducted by certified and trained AYSO Referee Instructors and is designed to reinforce your training in the online course, answer questions and to take a written exam (so bring something to write with)
    You must achieve a score of 75% or better on the exam to become a referee. 
    After you complete the companion course and exam, you will be given your referee supplies (t-shirt, socks, whistle, data wallet, match card and laws of the game book).    You will need to supply your own black shorts and shoes.
    You will now be recognized in the AYSO system as a Regional Referee. Congratulations!!!! 

 

IMPORTANT (For Online Course only):
Space is limited at the office and we can accommodate up to 25 people for any one session.
In order to reserve your spot in a companion course at the office, you must complete steps 1, 2 and 3 above.
Once you have completed steps 1, 2 and 3, email the Referee Administrator (Scott Brand) at referees@ayso37.org with class you would like to attend.
If there is space available in that class, you will receive an email back confirming your slot. Otherwise, you will receive an email back stating that the class is full, and a different class must be picked.
Do not email until you have successfully complete steps 1, 2 and 3 above!

Fall Season Basic Referee Online Companion Course offerings:
TBD



Check-In Procedure

All referees for all age groups (U06 - U16) must check in at the appropriate field tent.

The check-in procedure protects the children and the volunteers by helping to ensure that we have current, certified volunteers interacting with the children. All coach and referee volunteers MUST have a current volunteer form on file with eAYSO, have attended and passed the appropriate class/training (including Safe Haven) and have a current AYSO Region 37 photo ID.

Referees should check-in 20 minutes before the start of their match.   Referees must show their AYSO Region 37 photo ID, and be in full uniform. Full uniform means:

  1. Referee shirt - tucked into shorts
  2. Black shorts (no jean shorts or sweat pants, etc.)
  3. Black, knee high socks - pulled up
  4. NO JEWELRY - includes earrings, necklaces, etc. (watches are ok)
  5. Shoes - no sandals
  6. Whistle, pen, paper, current badge on uniform
  7. Please print your name on the check-in form
Law 4, The players equipment, says that the players must wear a uniform and states that they cannot wear jewelry. As role models for the children, referees should do the same.

U6, U7 - two referees should check in (one from each team - referee own match)
U8 - one referee should check in (home team - referee own match)
U10, U12, U14 - One stand-by referee, from each team playing, should check in (stand-by for own match). The three referees from the team schedule should check in to referee the match.
U16 - one referee should check in (assistant referee own match)

AYSO Region 37 Referees

Minimum Age
  • 12 years old
Youth Referees
  • May ONLY referee matches for players younger than themselves
  • Example: U14 youth may referee (center or assistant) U12 and below

Photo ID's

  • All referees must have a Region 37 photo ID
  • Photo ID shows certification
  • Photo ID is presented at volunteer table check-in before scheduled match

Referee Points

U10, U12, U14 
Each team must meet commitment to qualify for playoffs.  Requirement is 5 matches (3 person team)
10 stand-bys (1 person team-stand-by for own match)

Point Calculations

Matches
3 points for center
1 point for each AR
1 point for uniform per referee
1 point for badge per referee
11 points per match
55 points maximum

Stand-bys
Only 1 referee required
1 point per stand-by
1 point for uniform
1 point for badge
30 point maximum

Extra Matches
Qualify for 'good guy' points subjectively used

U16
Each team to supply assistant referee for match
1 point per referee
1 point for uniform
1 point for badge
30 point maximum
24 points required to qualify for playoffs

U19
Regional referee staff will fill all of these assignments



Safe Haven Training

What are the certification levels?

Here is a brief description of each referee certification. Contact your Regional Referee Administrator (RRA) for more details:

Regional Referee
(minimum age 12)
Complete the Basic Referee Course and pass the Regional Referee Exam.

Intermediate Referee
(minimum age 14)
Complete 25 games as referee with at least five in U-12 games, complete the Intermediate Referee Course, pass the Intermediate Referee Exam and be (observed) mentored in a U-12 game.

Advanced Referee
advanced_badge_web.jpg (3517 bytes) (minimum age 16)
Complete 50 games as referee with at least 10 in U-14 and five as an assistant referee (in U-14), complete the Advanced Referee Course, pass the Advanced Referee Exam, pass one assessment as referee and one as assistant referee in a U-14 match, pass the AYSO Physical Fitness Test and do a minimum of five service units (contact your RRA for details).

National Referee
(minimum age 18)
Complete 100 games as referee with at least 30 in U-16 and U-19 games and 25 as Assistant Referee with at least 10 in U-19, complete the National Referee Course, pass the National Referee Exam, pass two assessments as referee in U-16 or U-19 matches and one as assistant referee in a U-19 match, complete the AYSO Physical Fitness Test and do an additional five service units (contact your RRA for details).



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