The referee’s job is to be the official in charge of the game. A referee’s authority extends to everyone at the field, including players, substitutes, team officials, spectators, and even assistant referees. AYSO Referees keep the game safe, fair and fun for everyone: the players, the coaches, the spectators, and themselves!
Each season we need as many referees as coaches if not more; refereeing is easier and less of a time commitment. AYSO is about playing Fun, Fair and Safe. Our referee training is what makes it possible. If there is no official to referee a game the kids don't get to play. We are equipped with the knowledge to schedule referees on games that are based on their current qualifications/certifications.
Referees are Needed
Every weekend Region 581 hosts scheduled games. Our region needs 3 referees per game.
Refereeing is Fun
We want our referees to enjoy volunteer work. We provide training, uniforms, equipment, continued training, and comradery.
Refereeing is Important
We work together with coaches from each team as stewards to focus on player safety including pre-game player equipment checks, field inspections, review of concussion protocols as well as checking in with each other at game stoppages.
Our region has a proud history of training quality referees. Please join and help provide our youths with a safe and fun environment to play soccer. For additional information, contact the Regional Referee Administrator at [email protected].