Referee training
AYSO has the best referee training program in the world! Pick the course below that fits your situation. And thank you for volunteering!
Please register for courses ahead of time! To take classroom courses, it would helpful if you could register ahead of time, but last minute attendees are welcome. Identify the course you need below, then see this page for registration instructions.
ALSO NEEDED: See How to register as a volunteer.
Also: How to register for a class.
Classes Coming Up:
Regional Referee
(to referee or assistant referee games 10U and higher) | Saturday March 30th 2019 9 am to 5 pm |
| Intermediate referee (2 day class) | Thursday March 21st 2019 6 pm to 10 pm &
Saturday March 23rd 9 am to 5 pm |
| U8 Official | Sunday March 31st 9am to 5pm |
Course descriptions
Referee Refresher / In Service
Each year the International Football Association Board (IFAB) proposes changes to the laws of the game. Before each season we hold this session explains the latest changes and how they affect play for AYSO games. This session is open to both new and experienced referees as well as coaches.
U8 Official Referee Course
To officiate 6U, 7U, and 8U games.
The U8 Official Course is taught locally by Davis AYSO instructors before each season. For exact dates see the table above. To take a class you should sign up with AYSOU. Classes are held at the Davis AYSO building ~400 East 14th Street, Davis, CA (behind Davis branch of the Yolo County Library). Each class is self contained. You only need attend one class.
Regional Referee Course / Regional Referee Online Companion Course
To officiate 9U and older games as either a center referee or assistant referee.The Regional Referee Course is taught locally by Davis AYSO instructors before each season. For exact dates see the table above. To take a class you should sign up with AYSOU. Classes are held at the Davis AYSO building ~400 East 14th Street, Davis, CA (behind Davis branch of the Yolo County Library). Each class is self contained. You only need attend one class. For the online companion course, register in AYSOU to receive a code for the online part of the class.
Intermediate Referee Course
Referees who have taken the Regional Referee Course and have at least a season of game experience officiating U9/10 games are strongly urged to take the Intermediate Referee Course. It's a great course, and will take your skills to the next level! You must attend all sessions to fulfill the requirements. Please register for the course on AYSOU.. intermediate_sample_test.pdf