Becoming a referee is easy and it is quite enjoyable as you get to see the game from a unique perspective. We offer a class for beginners that introduces you to all of the basics and we provide you with expert training to make you feel right at home.

Who can become a referee? – Anyone age 12 and older can be a referee!
How much does it cost? – ZERO DOLLARS! It’s FREE!
Is refereeing fun? – Yes!
Is refereeing easy? – Yes!

Is being a referee stressful? – No, not at all! 😉 We will provide in-class and in-game training to make you comfortable in all game situations. You will be assigned a veteran mentor that will follow alongside you during the entire season!

How much time does it take to become a referee? – Our training class is 3 hours in length (and you never have to take it again!). We’ll even provide pizza and soda/water to keep you focused. You do have to complete some online courses before the training class, so that you will be prepped and ready to go! As you referee your first game, it will last approximately 1-hour.

What about the referee uniform? – Region 14 will provide you with everything you need!

When do I ref? – You get to choose your games, well...kinda. Each week a schedule is sent out with available games. Choose which games work best for you and we’ll fit you in!

How do we celebrate? – At the conclusion of our season, we will celebrate at our annual Referee Appreciation Dinner to honor everyone for all of their hard work with awards and prizes.

Here’s what you need to do to become a Region 14 Referee!

If you have any issues, please stop and email [email protected] and we will help you complete the process. We are here to help!

You need to log-in or register

• Visit www.ayso14.org and Click ‘Log in’ or ‘Register Now’. If you’ve never registered before, you’ll need to do that first. You’ll be directed to Sports Connect to register.

• Once registered, log in at www.aysou.org with your username and password On the aysou.org website:

  (This will take you 2 minutes, seriously)

2.    Click ‘Open’ on the Referee Instructor Led Courses tab

3.    Click ‘Open’ on the Regional Referee Online Companion Course tab

4.    Click ‘Sessions’ on the Regional Referee Online Companion Course tab

5.    Scroll down to the class in our area

6.    Click ‘Register’ to sign up for the class

7.    Click the ‘Calendar’ icon to read the information about the class

Requirements:
1) Regional Referee Training (Online)
2) AYSO’s Safe Haven (Online)
3) CDC Heads Up Concussion Training (Online)
4) Sudden Cardiac Arrest Online Course (Online)

These on-line courses are not difficult, but they do take a few minutes of your time to complete. Please, please, please...complete these requirements before your in-person class ⚽

Regional Referee Training - On the aysou.org website

1. Click on ‘Online Courses’
2. On the Referee Courses tab, Click ‘Open’
3. On the Regional Referee Training tab,Click‘Open’
4. For each of the chapters,Click‘Launch’
5. Complete all 9 chapters and final exam
6. Print your certificate or take a screenshot