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Referee training

AYSO has the best referee training program in the world! Pick the course below that fits your situation.

How to register: To take classroom courses, it would helpful if you could register ahead of time, but last minute attendees are welcomed. Identify the course you need below, then see this page for registration instructions.

ALSO NEEDED: See How to register as a volunteer.

U8 Official Referee Course

To officiate U6, U7, and U8 games.
  • Monday, August 26, 2013, 6–10 pm. Location: Davis AYSO Building. Roster # 201301486
  • Sunday, September 1, 2013, 1–5 pm. Location: Davis AYSO Building. Roster # 201301487
  • Friday, September 13, 2013, 6–10 pm. Location: Davis AYSO Building. Roster # 201301489

Basic Referee Course

To officiate U9 and older games. No prerequisites.
 
The Basic Referee Course is available in two versions:
  • Version 1: the entire course is done in a classroom (9 hours).
    • Thursday, August 22, 2013, 5:30–10 pm AND Sunday, August 25, 2013 12–5 pm. Must attend both dates. Location: Davis AYSO Building. Roster # 201301490
    • Thursday, September 5, 2013, 5:30–10 pm AND Sunday, September 8, 2013 12–5 pm. Must attend both dates. Location: Davis AYSO Building. Roster # 201301492
  • Version 2: the course is split into two parts. The first part is done online (1 to 2 hours). The second part is in the classroom to review the online portion, answer your questions, take the exam, and receive your uniform and equipment (4 hours).
PART 1—Online
  • To take the online course, you must have an AYSO ID number. If you don't have one, you must submit a Volunteer Application Form (instructions here. You will be given an AYSO ID number that is needed to take the online course.)
  • To take the course, see the instructions here. Course name: "Course R002 - Basic Referee Online Training." 
PART 2—Classroom
After completing the online portion of the course, you must attend the classroom portion to complete all the requirements.

Course name: "Basic Referee Online Companion Course" 
  • Thursday, September 12, 2013, 6–10 pm. Location: Davis AYSO Building. Roster # 201301493.

Upgrade from U8 to Basic Referee

If you have already taken the U8 Referee course and want to officiate U9 or older games, take the "U8-to-Basic Referee Upgrade Course."
  • None scheduled at this time
Alternately, you can take the Basic Referee Course (see above).

Intermediate Referee Course

Referees who have taken the Basic Referee Course and have at least a season of game experience officiating U9/10 games are strongly urged to take the Intermediate Referee Course.

An Intermediate Referee course will be offered as follows (must attend all three dates):
  • Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 6-10 pm; Thursday, October 17, 2013, 6-10 pm; and Sunday, October 20, 2013, 1-4 pm. Location: Davis AYSO Building. Roster # 201301494.
Questions?
Send e-mail to "refinstruction AT davisayso.org"

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