Referees are Volunteers

As with all of the roles at AYSO Region 254, ALL OF OUR REFEREES ARE VOLUNTEERS. 

Please be kind to and respectful of all referees. They are fellow parents and friends from our community, who are donating their valuable free time to the league, to help provide high-quality, low-cost soccer for all of our kids.  Please thank them for donating their weekends for our kids.

Please support your child's team and volunteer to referee.
All training is provided, as well as uniform and equipment.

WHY REFEREE?

Why should you become an AYSO Referee? It's rewarding, you learn about this beautiful game, and working with kids is great fun! What better way to learn about the game of soccer, for both yourself and your children, than to take a class on the Laws of the Game. You can become a better coach, better supportive soccer parent, and better soccer fan if you really understand the game.

Also, WE NEED YOU!! We can’t have games without referees. Lots of referees. We need a Referee (Center Referee) and 2 Assistant Referees (Linesmen) for each game. The referee’s job is to be the official in charge of the game. The Referee is the independent arbiter and manager of the game. The Referee's authority extends to everyone at the field, including players, substitutes, team officials, spectators, and even assistant referees.

The referee is responsible for enforcing the Laws of the Game in such a way as to keep the game safe, fair, and fun for everyone: the players, the coaches, the spectators and themselves. The Referee interferes with the game as little as possible, avoiding making calls for doubtful and trifling offenses. Referees only make calls for offenses they are sure occurred.

We want our kids to continue to play, and they keep playing as long as it is fun. AYSO Referee training is designed to aid the Referee to interpret the Laws of the Game in an age appropriate manner to help ensure a Fun, Fair, and Safe environment for all involved