Refereeing Information

Guide to blocking dates and times through Arbiter - CLICK HERE

2010 Referee Registration Fast Pass Information Form - Click Here

Referee Classes:

Dear Volunteer,

The following Regional Referee Classes for 2010 will be offered:

ALL CLASSES WILL BE AT THE LANCASTER NATIONAL SOCCER CENTER (EAST SIDE BUILDING) LOCATED AT 30TH ST. EAST AND EAST AVENUE L

To sign up for the Training on July 31st, please login to www.eayso.org, then select “enroll to take a class”.  In the “roster #” box enter the following 9-digit number: 201002958, then click the search button.  Select the class and click the Course signup button.

The roster #s for the other training sessions will be published later.

Sat., July 31st   8 - 5:30 (Lunch will be served)

The roster number for the August 29th class is 201003633.

Sun., Aug. 29th   8 - 5:30 (Lunch will be served)

Mon., Tues., Wed., Sept. 20, 21, 22  5:30 - 8:30 ALL 3 DATES MUST BE ATTENDED TO BECOME CERTIFIED.

The roster number for the September 26th class is 201005051.

Sun., Sept. 26,  8 - 5:30 (Lunch will be served)

Those interested should first fill out a volunteer form by going to www.eayso.org, then print three copies and bring them with a valid driver's license to their selected class.

Youth Volunteers are encouraged too!  

We look forward to seeing you there!

There will also be an Intermediate Class in Hesperia on July 24-25, 2010. Sign up on www.eayso.org Click Here for more information!

Candidates must attend both July 24th and July 25th 2010 to complete classroom requirements. Class held in Library of Cypress School, 10365 Cypress Ave. Hesperia, CA. 92345

Should you have any questions please feel free to give me a call.

Tim Haddad
10/D/638
Referee Administrator
661-943-9377

Useful Reference Material - Click on the links below.

NEW 2008_2009_Laws_of_the_Game_AYSO_Edition.pdf

USSF_Guide_to_Procedures_for_Referees_and_ARs.pdf
USSF_Advice_to_Referees.pdf
Manual_for_Youth_Referees.pdf
Fouls for the Ages - a useful quick look tool for foul recognition.

Handling Difficult Spectators!

Referees are required for the U10 (8 yr olds) and higher division games.
There will be no game without them!

The referees' job is to provide a

• Safe
• Fair
• Fun

environment for the players while conforming to the Laws of Soccer.

• You are Volunteers, there for the player!

AYSO Referees must be certified by successfully completing an 8.5 hour class. Quartz Hill has certified instructors that conduct about three classes per year during August and September (sometimes in July). The classes are normally conducted in one day with lunch provided. The instruction includes classroom as well as field time. The instructions are in accordance with AYSO philosophies and FIFA laws of the game. AYSO follows the international laws of soccer (FIFA Laws) closer than any other youth soccer organization. The differences will be taught in the class.

A standard AYSO test is required at the end of the instruction. Students must pass with a better than 75% score on the Region Referee test. Students must pass with a better than 90% score on the

 Area Referee test. We review the test with you to make sure you understand why or why not your answer was correct. (You will be given additional opportunities to pass the test without retaking the course.) We work very hard to make sure everyone understands the laws and AYSO philosophies so have had very very few that have not passed the test the first time. Most missed answers are because of a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the point of law, not because of a lack of knowledge.

You will be given a uniform and the equipment necessary to referee after successful completion of the course. You will need to purchase some type of "turf" shoe for better traction. It's embarrassing to slip and fall while refereeing.

New referees will be assisting more experienced referees until they feel confident and/or until the Referee Administrator or Instructors feels confident you can do a center. We like each of our referees to try and do (as assistant or center) at least one games per Saturday. Those of you that are selected and have a desire can also referee at Region, Area, and Section level play-off games.

You will be required to attend the class and take the test to receive your badge, no matter how much you may know about the game. We require this instruction to teach you about AYSO philosophy, referee attitude and Region rules, as well as, the FIFA Laws.

Please call the Region Referee Administrator or Region Referee Instructor for more information about our program. The rule books are available for review prior to taking the course. This is not necessary, but will help in the understanding of the laws. The phone numbers are available on the Board members page.

AYSO has referee training programs from the U8 level through National (U8, Assistant, Regional, Intermediate, Advanced, and National)

As you gain experience and if you have the desire, the Region will pay for you to get certified at the higher levels. The Intermediate course will be given in the local area and is a one and one half (1 1/2) day course. The higher level courses are normally given outside the area and may require overnight stay.