- Register as an AYSO Volunteer
All referees must register as a volunteer annually.
- Pass a background check and submit fingerprints.
- Complete required AYSO training
All new referees must complete:
AYSO’s Safe Haven (Course MT02) 30 minutes
Concussion Awareness (AYSO Heads Up Concussion Training). 15 minutes
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course, 20 minutes
Stewards of the Game, 20 minutes
Safesport (State Mandated)
- Complete the Regional Referee Course, 2 hours online, 3 hours in classroom.
- Part 1: In AYSOU.org go to Online Courses, Referring Courses, Regional Referee Training. Complete all chapters. Take the final exam, download and print your Certificate or Completion.
- Part 2: Register for the classroom Regional Referee Companion Course.
- Bring your Certificate of Completion from the part 1 and your Safe Heaven Certificates.
Reach out to the Regional Referee Administrator with any questions on becoming a referee.