Referee

The AYSO volunteer position of referee is intended to manage soccer matches played between teams of youth players in the age groups from 8U to 19U according to the AYSO National Rules and Regulations, the IFAB Laws of the Game and the training curriculum as specified in the AYSO National Referee Program. The referee is expected to cooperate with coaches and other officials to develop a positive self- image in the players and to provide a good role model for all AYSO participants.

The Specific Duties and Responsibilities responsibilities of the Referee include:

• Support the AYSO National Referee Program in both specifics and spirit,
• Attend regional referee meetings before and during the season as required,
• Attend specific referee training courses to develop refereeing skills,
• Attend referee refresher courses (continuing education training) as necessary to maintain current knowledge of AYSO National Rules & Regulations, the IFAB Law of the Game knowledge, and to become familiar with changes,
• Officiate matches to which they are assigned according to the AYSO National Rules & Regulations, the IFAB Laws of the Game and prevailing guidelines,
• Keep a record of each match they officiate and make special reports as necessary,
• Support the AYSO philosophies,
• Support the regional commissioner and staff,
• Cooperate with the regional referee administrator and referee staff on issues pertaining to refereeing,
• Present a healthy environment and model by refraining from consuming alcoholic beverages or using tobacco products in the immediate vicinity of the soccer fields, and
• Carry out any other refereeing tasks as necessary .

The Referee Qualifications and Desired Skills include:

To be considered for the position of referee, the applicant must:

• Annually register as a Volunteer and be approved as a volunteer in an AYSO region,
• Annually successfully pass a background check,
• Complete AYSO Referee certification ,
• Complete AYSOs Safe Haven Training,
• Complete Concussion Awareness Training (training requirements may vary by State),
• Complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training (training requirements may vary by State),
• Complete other activities as mandated by State such as fingerprinting,
• Annually complete SafeSport training,
• Be reliable,
• Have an interest in helping children,
• Have good character,
• Be interested in promoting the benefits of youth sports, especially soccer, and
• Be physically capable.

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