Referee Training
Training is required to volunteer as a referee in AYSO, but almost all of them are good forever once you take the class, including the referee-specific certifications.
All referees must register as a volunteer with AYSO Region 1315 and complete the training listed below.
Required Training
- U-8 Official* OR Regional Referee Companion Course*^ OR Regional Referee Full In-Person Course+
- Safe Haven*
- CDC Concussion Training*
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest*
- SafeSport+
* Available online at AYSOU under "Training Library"
^ Registration for courses available online at AYSOU under "Training Event"
+ Available online through U.S. Center for SafeSport and required for renewal every year
Upcoming Training Classes
The training classes listed below are required for a Regional Referee certification, which allows you to volunteer as a Referee or Assistant Referee in 10U, 12U, and 14U / 15U games.
February 8, 2025, 9:00am – 3:00pm: Regional Referee Full In-Person Course- February 12, 2025, 6:00pm – 7:30pm: Regional Referee Companion Course (requires online portion to be completed before attending)
- February 17, 2025, 6:00pm – 7:30pm: Regional Referee Companion Course (requires online portion to be completed before attending)
- March 5, 2025, 6:00pm – 7:30pm: Regional Referee Companion Course (requires online portion to be completed before attending)
Contact the Regional Referee Administrator at [email protected] with any questions.