Referees are Volunteers
As with all of the roles at AYSO Region 18, ALL OF OUR REFEREES ARE VOLUNTEERS. Please be kind to and respectful of all referees. They are fellow parents and friends from our community, who are donating their valuable free time to the league, to help provide high-quality, low-cost soccer for all of our kids. Please thank them for donating their weekends for our kids.
Please note that all volunteers must register as a volunteer for the current season with AYSO18
(Volunteer Instructions).
Returning Ref Meeting 09/14/23:ayso18 returning referee meeting 2023final.pptx
AYSO Referee Training Requirements
Below is a chart outlining the Certification Classes that must be completed to become a Referee for each Division of AYSO. In addition, we have an entire page with details on the Referee Training Classes page. Please visit our Accessing Referee Training Classes through AYSOU for more details on how to register for classes and finding the most up-to-date list of local class options.
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Division
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Referee Certification Requirements*
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Prerequisite
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5U-6U
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N/A
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N/A
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7U-8U
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Required: Safe Haven, CDC Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, 8U Official
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none
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10U
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Required: Safe Haven, CDC Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Regional Referee
Recommended: SafeSport, LiveScan
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none
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12U
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Required: Safe Haven, CDC Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Intermediate Referee
Required: SafeSport, LiveScan
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Regional Referee
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14U
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Required: Safe Haven, CDC Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Advanced Referee
Required: SafeSport, LiveScan
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Intermediate Referee
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16U-19U
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Required: Safe Haven, CDC Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, National Referee
Required: SafeSport, LiveScan
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Advanced Referee
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Referee Uniform/Equipment Requests
New or Returning Referee and need uniform or equipment? Fill out the form here and our Uniform Coordinator will arrange pick up or drop off. Please allow 3-5 days as everything is in storage and will need to be picked up first.
Player Development Initiatives
Region 18 incorporates several modifications focusing on player development in 6U-10U divisions. Referees will need to understand these initiatives in the 7U-10U diusing aysou 20190901.pdfvisions. Please review the ten-minute video, which explains these modifications. If you have questions, please review the PowerPoint as it comprehensively covers the Player Development Initiatives. You may also reach out directly to [email protected] with questions.
Referee Scheduling System
The Referee Scheduling System (RSS) will be available for the Fall AYSO season.