One of the most important parts of the AYSO National Referee Program is the AYSO Referee Certification and Training Program. All AYSO coaches and referees are required to be certified and trained. Referee certification is obtained by attending the AYSO Safe Haven Referee Certification course. Referee training is available in six different training courses: U-8 Official; Assistant Referee; Basic Referee; Intermediate Referee; Advanced Referee; and National Referee.

AYSO referee training is designed to provide education to referees and prospective referees that will allow them to referee AYSO soccer matches in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game and the AYSO National Rules and Regulations. It is the intent of the AYSO National Referee Program to provide practical, incremental referee training that will ensure consistency throughout AYSO.

Volunteer in our regional referee program

Our volunteer referees have the best seat in house– right there on the field with the kids. This is a great way to be involved in the program, especially if you can't volunteer during weekday activities.  Volunteers sign up for the match time that works best with their schedule. We will provide you with training, your uniform and your very own whistle!

Contact the Referee Administrator for more details.

Sign up to referee for a match by contacting our Regional Referee Administrator.