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Referee training

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



COURSE REGISTRATION: To take classroom courses, it would nice if you could register ahead of time, but last minute attendees are welcomed. See this page for registration instructions.

ALSO NEEDED: See How to register as a volunteer.


Basic Referee Course

To officiate U9 and older games.
 
The Basic Referee Course is available in two versions:
  • Version 1: the entire course is done in a classroom (9 hours).
    • January 19, 2012, 5:30-10 pm and January 22, 2012, 12-5 pm (must attend both dates). Location: Davis AYSO Building. See above on how to register.
  • 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).
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. ALSO: Make a bold note on the top of the form: "Need AYSO ID number to take online course"). After the form is reviewed and you are accepted as an AYSO volunteer, you will be given an AYSO ID number.
  • To take the course, see the instructions hereCourse name: "Course R002 - Basic Referee Online Training." 
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

  • None scheduled at this time

 

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 in Davis in January 2012 as follows (must attend all three dates):

Tuesday 1/10/12, 6-10 pm
Thursday 1/12/12, 6-10 pm
Sunday 1/15/12, 1-4 pm

RSVP at eayso.org. After logging on, click on: Signup > Course.

Questions?
Send e-mail to "refinstruction AT davisayso.org"