Refereeing Information

Guide to blocking dates and times through Arbiter - CLICK HERE

2010 Referee Registration Fast Pass Information Form - Click Here

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

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

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.

  Refereeing Changes

At the Spring Workshop, April 11-13, 2003, the National Referee Commission approved some major revisions to the National Referee Program.  The new badge structure is listed below:

New AYSO Referee Designations

The National Referee Commission felt the AYSO referee designations and referee badges should better reflect the training and experience of referees, and voted that effective April 15, 2003 that the designations would be:

U8 Official (formerly Referee)

Assistant Referee (unchanged from Assistant Referee)

Regional Referee (unchanged from Regional Referee)

Intermediate Referee (formerly Area Referee)

Advanced Referee (formerly Section Referee)

National Referee (combining National 2 and National 1)

 For further information see the web site below:

http://www.soccer.org