Health & Safety Training
All Referees must annually register as a volunteer and complete an annual background check and have current training certifications:
This required training can be found in AYSOU.
California, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington require completion of Sudden Cardiac Arrest training. AYSO recommends that all referees complete this.
Additionally, California AB 506 requires California volunteers who have direct contact with children 16 hours a month or 32 hours per year, which applies to most coaches, referees, team parents, and board members who spend 2 or more hours on the field weekly, to have a one-time background check as approved by the California Department of Justice. This background check is known as LiveScan. Details can be found here.
Access Referee Materials on AYSOU
All AYSO documents and instructional materials may be accessed on AYSOU.
Login then look under Document Library > Referee Manuals.
Reference Manuals & Other Materials
Additional materials also available to help you build a successful officiating program include: