Section Referee Program

Check out the areas below for information on instruction, assessment/mentor, helping out as referees at Section One events, and useful forms.

Overview of the AYSO referee program (from the AYSO Help web site)

Upcoming Referee and Referee Instructor and Evaluator Classes

Referee Scheduling

Resources, Information, Procedures and Policies

• Referee feedback - Instructions and form
• Assessment/Mentor
• AYSO/USSF Cross-Certification

Instruction

Forms

Area Referee Staffs

AYSO Advice and Communications

• AYSO Guidance for Referees and Coaches (PDF)
• AYSO Summary on the 2006 Changes to the Laws of the Game - HTML or PDF
• AYSO Summary on the 2005 Changes to the Laws of the Game - HTML or PDF

USSF Advice and Communications

• USSF Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game (PDF)
• USSF Guide to Procedures for Referees, Assistant Referees and Fourth Officials (PDF)
• USSF Position Papers
• USSF Letter on Handling Offenses- HTML or PDF
• USSF 7+7 Memo (Cautionable and Sending Off Offenses)
• USSF Memo on Assistant Referee Mechanics (June 2006)