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Referee Training Checklist

REFEREE TRAINING CHECKLIST
Without Volunteer Referees There Are No Games

The referee's job is to be the official in charge of the game. A referee's authority extends to everyone at the field, including players, substitutes, team officials, spectators, and even assistant referees. AYSO referees keep the game safe, fair and fun for everyone: the players, the coaches, the spectators, and themselves!

YOUTH REFEREES WELCOME!
Youth referees can officiate games where they are +2 years older than the division they are overseeing. It's an excellent opportunity for older players to add to their AYSO skill set and give back to the organization. We also encourage youth referees to join together on the field - one as the main referee and up to 2 others as linesmen to watch for out of bounds and goals.

8U Official

The 8U official will officiate only 8U games. Youth Referee minimum age 10.

AYSOU/eTrainU Courses:
- Safe Haven™
- CDC Concussion Awareness
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- AYSO Laws of the Game
In-Person Course:
- 8U Official In-Person Course
U.S. Center for SAFESPORT Online Course:
- U.S. Soccer SAFESPORT

Regional Referee (10U/12U/15U)

Youth Referee minimum age 12.

AYSOU/eTrainU Courses:
- Safe Haven™
- CDC Concussion Awareness
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- AYSO Laws of the Game
In-Person Course:
- Regional Referee In-Person Course
U.S. Center for SAFESPORT Online Course:
- U.S. Soccer SAFESPORT

Intermediate Referee (15U/19U)

Youth Referee minimum age 14.

Must have completed at least 25 Regional Referee games (minimum of 5 12U games)
AYSOU/eTrainU Courses:
- Safe Haven™
- CDC Concussion Awareness
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- AYSO Laws of the Game
In-Person Course:
- Regional Referee In-Person Course (prerequisite)
- Intermediate Referee In-Person Course
U.S. Center for SAFESPORT Online Course:
- U.S. Soccer SAFESPORT

Youth Referees

Training required for Youth Referees

AYSOU/eTrainU Courses:
- CDC Concussion Awareness
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- AYSO Laws of the Game
In-Person Training Course:
- 8U Official or Regional Referee

8U OFFICIAL
8U Official training will train to officiate only 8U games.
Minimum age 10 to officiate 8U games.

REGIONAL REFEREE:
Regional referee will train to officiate games for all divisions.

Minimum age 12 to officiate 10U games.
Minimum age 14 to officiate 12U games.
Minimum age 17 to officiate 15U games.