Referees are as critical to soccer as players and coaches and in AYSO the game can’t be played if there aren’t enough referees. AYSO’s referee training is considered some of the best in the U.S. Prior soccer knowledge is not required. Please use the resources below to become a referee volunteer and to improve your skills over time.
Resources Related to Region 42
Referee FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
You Can Be An AYSO Referee!
Region 42 Offside Workshop – A workshop to review and answer referee questions about the Offside Law
Referee Points System and Team Referees
Instructions for using the Self-Scheduling System
Self-Scheduling System (opens in new window/tab)
Region 42 Referee Mentoring Program
Referee Training Clinics (How to search AYSOU for clinics)
Region 42 Youth Referee Program
Basic Referee Clinic Slides
Referee Instructions for EXTRA games
Assistant Referee Mechanics video