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What is a "trained referee"?

We require a trained referee to ensure that our kids enjoy a safe and fair soccer match every weekend. A trained center referee is someone who has become certified as a referee through an AYSO training program. We offer a training course to become a Regional Referee, the first level of certification. This course takes about six hours spread over three evenings and is offered twice early in the season, so it's easy for volunteers to learn what they need to know quickly. For details on these courses, see our referee clinic schedule.

All AYSO referees are volunteers.

For a wealth of information about refereeing, check out our referee section. There is everything from Laws to local arrangements to suggestions for how to get in shape.


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