Referees are Volunteers

Keeping The Game Safe, Fair And Fun


Why should you become an AYSO Referee? We need you. We can't have games without referees. More importantly, it's rewarding and working with kids is great fun! 


Referees are critical to soccer - the game can't be played without them. 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 authority extends to everyone at the field, including players, substitutes, team officials, spectators, and even assistant referees. 


The referee's No. 1 one concern is to keep the game as safe as possible for the players. While there is risk in all sports, the referee is responsible for minimizing such risks from field conditions, equipment, spectators, and the players. 


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. He 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. Referees learn that fun soccer varies from age group to age group of players


Please complete the Volunteer Referee information form and return it to the Referee Administrator or any Board Member

Mandatory Referee Requirements

All Referees must have a Current Volunteer form on file, be Safe Haven Certified and have taken the Concussion Training.  Safe Haven Certification is a one time course for certification, however it would be a good idea to review the course as a refresher. 


You can Complete the online Safe Haven and Concussion Training Course by going AYSOU

To get to Online Training 

Log into AYSO350.org Website, this will take you to the My Account page.  On the left side click on Home.  This will bring you back to the website display.  Then click on AYSOU.  This will take you to the AYSOU page and you can click on Login in the top right. You will be automatically logged in.    You MUST log into AYSOU after you login to AYSO350.org website.  You MUST be a registered Volunteer to be able to access AYSOU.

Safe Haven and Concussion Training is free of charge on AYSOU.  Other Online training has a cost of $7.00 - $25.00.  In Person Training is no charge.  

Basic Referee Training

Link to PDF on Training Information

Classes for New Referees will be held in August, September and October.   You only have to attend one course.  Several Regions in the Tucson area are sponsoring the different sessions.  You a welcome to attend any of the classes listed below.  You will sign up for all courses in AYSOU.  

Complete your Volunteer Registration by clicking on Login or Register on AYSO350.org.   Once you have completed you volunteer form you can.   Log into AYSO350.org Website, this will take you to the My Account page.  On the left side click on Home.  This will bring you back to the website display.  Then click on AYSOU.  This will take you to the AYSOU page and you can click on Login in the top right. You will be automatically logged in.    You MUST log into AYSOU after you login to AYSO350.org website.  You MUST be a registered Volunteer to be able to access AYSOU.

Saturday August 31, 2019
Hosted By AYSO Region 350 Regional Referee Course Tucson Region 350 12/A/0350 Tucson AZ   Saturday August 31, 2019 8:00 am – 5:00pm	Pima Community College – West Campus 2202 West Anklam Rd (map) Park in North Lot FSS Room 106 or 103   Lunch and Snacks will be provided on the day of the class Map of PCC West
Saturday September 14, 2019
Hosted By AYSO Region 922 Regional Referee Companion Course Oro Valley/Tucson Reg 922 12/A/0922 Oro Valley AZ   Saturday September 14, 2018 1:00pm -5:00pm	Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, 500 W Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704   NOTE: This is the Companion Course. You must take the Online Course at AYSOU before attending the class

October 12, 2019  Hosted by Area 12A.  This is an Area wide training day.  No Games on this day

Advanced Referee Training

No dates scheduled.  If you are interested in upgrading to a Advanced Referee Please talk to Michael Gilmore or Wayne Wilson.

National Referee Training

No dates scheduled.  If you are interested in upgrading to a National Referee Please talk to Michael Gilmore or Wayne Wilson.