Why
should you become an AYSO Referee? We need you. We can't have games
without referees. More importantly, it's rewarding and working with kids
is great fun!
How to become a referee: Click here for instructions
Referees are critical to soccer - the game can't be played without them.
The referee's job is to be the official in charge of the game. He is
the independent arbiter and manager of the game. Her authority extends
to everyone at the field, including players, substitutes, team
officials, spectators, and even assistant referees.
The referee's No. 1 one concern is to keep the game as safe as possible
for the players. While there is risk in all sports, the referee is
responsible for minimizing such risks from field conditions, equipment,
spectators, and the players.
The referee is responsible for enforcing the Laws of the Game in such a
way as to keep the game safe, fair and fun for everyone: the players,
the coaches, the spectators and themselves. He interferes with the game
as little as possible, avoiding making calls for doubtful and trifling
offenses. Referees only make calls for offenses they are sure occurred.
We want our kids to continue to play, and they keep playing as long as
it is fun. Referees learn that fun soccer varies from age group to age
group of players.
Adult Referees who hold at least an Regional Badge also have the
opportunity to support our VIP program. youth Referee's may support this program as Assistant Referee's. This assignment comes with it's
own training and certification requirements, but is highly enriching and
carry's it's own special rewards.
Contact our Referee Administrator if you are ready to become a referee.
Do you have a need to do more than officiate for our Regional games?
Region 112 is looking for additional referee staff to support training,
mentoring, assessment and logistics associated with the region's
program.
Job Descriptions are noted below for these very important positions.
Regional Referee Administrator Assistant Referee Administrator
Region Director of Referee Assessment
Region Director of Referee Instruction
Region Director of Referee Mentoring
Referee Equipment Manager