Referees

Referee Scheduler

Referees can sign up for games using our online scheduler here:

Referees for 8U, 10U and 12U need to be familiar with the rule-changes for 2019.  Join us at our rules update dinner on Friday, September 6 at 6pm.  Email Jonathan at ref.admin@aysocastaic.com

Fall 2019 Referee Training:

We need more referees!  Adults and youth players 12+ (but especially adults and older teenagers).

If you have any questions about getting registered and doing the training, please contact the Referee Administrator, Jonathan, at ref.admin@aysocastaic.com

Thanks!

In order to become a referee, you need to do four things:

  1. Register as a volunteer.
  2. Take the online "Safe Haven" and "Concussion Awareness" courses.
  3. Take the online regional referee training.
  4. Sign up for (and attend) the in-person referee training.

 

1. Register as an AYSO Adult Volunteer (upper right corner of this website).  You can register as a "Referee" (or "Youth Referee" if you're a youth) in any division.

All volunteers must register for Fall 2019 regardless if they have registered in the past. There is now a $25 charge for the background check, which the region will reimburse you for!  Please print out and bring your receipt to the referee training for reimbursement.

2a. Complete the online AYSO Safe Haven Course at AYSO U.  Safe Haven course is the same for all AYSO volunteer positions.

2b. Complete the online CDC Concussion Course at AYSO U.  The concussion course is the same for all AYSO volunteer positions.

3. Take the online Regional Referee Training Course.  Here's how to find it:

a. Go to AYSO U.

b. Select "Online Courses" from the menu.

c. Select "Regional Referee Training" (the "Open" link on the right).

4. Register for the in-person class on Friday, August 30 at 6pm.

a. Go to AYSO U.

b. Select "In Person Courses" from the top menu.

c. Select "Referee Instructor Led Courses" (the "Open" link at the right).

d. Select "Regional Referee Online Companion Course" (the "Sessions" link at the right).

e. Look for the Castaic course on August 30 (use CTRL+F if needed).

f. Select "Register."

g. Finish the online portion before you come to the course on Friday, 8/30.

Referees Needed

Refereeing in AYSO is a challenging and rewarding volunteer experience. Here is an opportunity for you to join the kids on the pitch as they learn to love the “Beautiful Game”. You’ll have a great time and get some exercise too! We need AYSO refereeing is available for youth and adult volunteers. Kids as young as 11 years old are permitted to officiate matches in the 8U division. As the kids enter high school, they have opportunities to manage more challenging matches and even earn community service credits as AYSO referees. Refereeing in AYSO is a terrific way to help kids learn responsibility, build self-confidence, and possibly even begin to build a career. Just as there are professional soccer players who started out as kids in AYSO, there are also professional soccer referees who started out as kids in AYSO.

Upcoming Referee Courses - 2019

If you will be taking one of these courses, please contact our Referee Administrator, Jonathan Burk, at cineburk@gmail.com for more info.

Online Companion Course (Half Online - Half Day Class)

Santa Monica – 9/4

Bakersfield – 9/5

Beverly Hills – 9/5

Ventura – 9/8

Encino – 9/12

Full Classroom Course (Full Day)

Woodland Hills – 9/8

Granada Hills – 9/15

Chatsworth – 9/15

Santa Monica – 9/22

Lancaster – 9/29