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Information for Referees - 2008 (Last updated 3/27/08 @ 10:00 PM)

• How to Become a Referee
• Youth Referee Program
• Referee Calendar
• Information for New and Returning Referees
• Signing up for Games
• Schedule of Games
• Who's Who
• Forms, Reference Materials, Resources, and Links
• USSF Cross-Certification

Training Classes

U8 Referee Course: This three-and-a-half-hour class, is a formal presentation of the laws of soccer geared towards those who will be refereeing at the U8 level only. No prior experience or knowledge of soccer or the laws of soccer is needed. This course will be taught by Redwood City AYSO.

Regional Referee Course: This ten-hour class, taught in three sessions, is a formal in-depth presentation of the laws of soccerfor those who will start refereeing at the U10 level. No prior experience or knowledge of soccer or the laws of soccer is needed. This course will be taught by Redwood City AYSO.

Intermediate Referee Course: Prerequisites: Regional Referee status, sufficient games as center ref and as AR. This course will be taught by AYSO Area 2N.

Advanced Referee Course: Prerequisites: Intermediate Referee status, sufficient games as center ref and as AR. This course will be taught by AYSO Section 2 at Golden Gate Camp.

National Referee Course: Prerequisites: Advanced Referee status, sufficient games as center ref and as AR. This course will be taught by AYSO Section 2 at Golden Gate Camp.

Referee's Code

• Always remember the game is for the players. Player safety and fair play comes first.
• Study and learn the Laws of the game and understand the "spirit" of the Laws. Help fellow referees do the same.
• Encourage and enforce the AYSO philosophies of Everyone Plays, Positive Coaching and Good Sportsmanship.
• Respect other referees and their decisions, and do not publicly criticize another official.
• Wear the proper uniform and keep it in good condition.
• Maintain good physical condition so you can keep up with the action.
• Stay calm when confronted with emotional reactions from players, coaches and parents.
• Honor accepted game assignments. In an emergency, find a replacement.
• Support good sportsmanship with a kind word to players, coaches and parents of both teams when deserved.
• Always be fair and impartial avoiding conflicts of interest. Decisions based on personal bias are dishonest and unacceptable.