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Volunteering As A Referee

For the latest details and step-by-step instructions for registering as a volunteer and checking certification status, finding fingerprinting info, etc. please visit our VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION page.

Control your schedule! Don't forget referees get to self-schedule the games they do (but don't referee games in their team's division).

Information For New & Returning Referees

REFEREE POINT SYSTEM FOR 10U-12U-14U TEAMS
Please keep in mind all 10U-14U teams must have at least 9 Referee Points to qualify for Region 4 postseason. Also, anyone 12 or older can be trained and represent a team as their referee.
Click below for the full details of the Team Point Policy for 2023 and the Playoff Qualifications for teams in 10U-14U
AYSO REGION 4 POINTS POLICY 2023

Click below for the 2023 Playoff rules in 10U-12U
special playoff rules 11-2023.pdf

PRO YOUTH REFEREE PROGRAM

PRO stands for Player Referee Organization. It is the standard name given to AYSO Referee programs geared towards kids 18 years old and younger. Anyone is welcome to become a youth referee. AYSO youth referees are also soccer players and therefore the program is named Player Referee Organization. National guidelines state that kids 12 years old and older can become certified Regional Referees, although the minimum age in Region 4 is 15 years old to officiate 7U or 8U games. For questions, please contact Youth Referee Coordinators Justin Rose ([email protected]).

How to Sign Up A Youth Referee As A Volunteer
Please click here for a document to help register a youth referee as a volunteer in the new system

SUBMITTING THE TEAMS A REFEREE WILL REPRESENT IN FALL 2023 (10U-14U)
Select the team you will represent directly in CGI.
Go to your profile and find your team in the Team # box.
IMPORTANT: All referees must declare their point allocation(s) prior to start of the week 4 of the regular season. After that time you cannot add or shift the teams you are earning points for.

REFEREE SCHEDULING OF GAMES
Click here to go the CGI Referee Scheduling Software to select the matches you'd like to work as a referee.
Link to the CGI Software spelled out (https://cgisports.com/ref/5647/)
Contact Referee Scheduler Justin Rose with questions ([email protected])

TRAINING & MEETINGS

REFEREE LICENSE IN-PERSON TRAINING FOR FALL 2023
One in-person Referee Companion Course is required for all new referees in 10U-14U. These compliment the required online Regional Referee License course. Both need to be signed up for online via ETrainU. Returning referees are also welcome to attend any if they like.

Note: Courses might not be listed in ETrainU - please attend any one of the below dates and we will ensure credit.

Sat. 8-12-23: Companion Course, 9AM-12 noon, Brookside Elementary, Oak Park

Sat. 8-19-23: Companion Course, 9AM-12 noon, Brookside Elementary, Oak Park (same day as Pro Scrimmage, enter on Conifer Ave)

Mon. 8-21-23: Companion Course, 6PM-9PM, Brookside Elementary, Oak Park
Wed. 9-6-23: Companion Course Make-Up, 6PM-9PM, Brookside Elementary, Oak Park

RETURNING REFEREE (& COACH) NOW A ZOOM MEETING FALL 2022
Wed. 8-23-23: Returning Ref/Coach Meeting, 7:15 PM ZOOM - Link below

Topic: AYSO Region 4 Returning Referees Meeting Time: Aug 23, 2023 07:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82138477916?pwd=VPYIuG3dCjFC7Y04yMuMVtC1sxo5Mr.1

Meeting ID: 821 3847 7916 Passcode: RcFK98

Below are the documents presented during the Aug 23 meeting
10U-14U Laws of The Game - Referee Night Review
Click here for the updated 2022 laws of the game to help you understand how referees call the game and how coaches and referees work together. [LINK PENDING UPDATE]

10U Division - Player Development Rules (PDI)
Click here for the document on gameplay in 2023 for 10U

Referee Resources from AYSO

NATIONAL AYSO REFEREE page (also has a link to AYSO's presentation - Updates to Laws of the Game 2023/24)
IFAB Laws of the Game 2022-2023 page & PDF

Referee Instructional Videos

Referee First Game
Pregame Procedures
Game Time Procedure and Positioning
Post Game Procedures

More Referee Education
Managing Kicks from the Mark

Resources

HAVE A QUESTION? NEED HELP?
Please visit our Board page for all Referee Commission contact info.

MENTORING
Want advice or mentoring? Contact Director of Mentoring Tim Weaver ([email protected])

AYSO'S Whistle Stop EMAIL
Whistle Stop is AYSO's weekly newsletter for referees and referee related positions. Every Thursday, Whistle Stop will contain refereeing tips, interesting anecdotes from other referees, Q&As and other important information. It is an excellent resource. You can also submit any questions or suggestions for articles. Sign up here

Know The Laws of the Game

KNOW THE GAME - ADDITIONAL INFO
The more you know about the Laws of the Game the better prepared you and the players will be on gamedays.

Click here for the Int'l Football Assoc. Board Laws of the Game site and resources

IFAB NEW LAWS OF THE GAME
New Laws of the Game for 2019/2020

IFAB announces some changes for the upcoming season for soccer around the world. The biggest changes for AYSO is on handballs, goal kicks (ball is in play as soon the kick is taken (it can be played before it leaves the penalty area) and the position of the goalkeeper at penalty kicks.

Click here for the Laws of the Game 2-page booklet format 2019-2020 (PDF)

Click here for the Laws of the Game single-page booklet format 2019-2020 (PDF)

Click here for the Spanish language version of the Laws of the Game 2-page booklet format 2019-2020 (PDF)

AYSO REGION 4 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Click here to access the August 19 "AYSO TEAM Coach and Referee Workshop" - STILL TO COME

Click here to access and download the 10U Coach Meeting presentations in PDF (Coach presentations and Section 10 PDI and 10U Build Out line presentation) - STILL TO COME

Click here for the Basic Referee Training presentation to review before the in-person Basic or Assistant Referee course.