Youth Referees
We are excited to re-launch the Region 214 youth referee training and certification program. Region 214 is actively recruiting Middle School and High School aged youth to get involved in our youth referee program.
Why get started now?
* Learn more about the game we love
* Be part of the community
* Earn volunteer credits towards required community service hours
* Take home quality swag and earn fun Southern California experiences for participating
* Refereeing can be a great college job where you can earn good money!
No Experience is necessary to become a Youth Referee. AYSO will teach you everything you need to know to referee through the appropriate classes and extensive on field mentoring.
Step 1: Reach out to our youth referee program coordinators and let them know your interested. Email here.
Step 2: Register as a Volunteer (click here for instructions)
Step 3: Take AYSO's Safe Haven, CDC Concussion Awareness and the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest courses (click here for those instructions)
Contact our youth referee coordinators
India Garcia-Robb
Victor Chen
AYSO Referee Certifications
Age Group |
Referee Certification Requirements |
|
Fall Season |
All Star Season |
Tournament / EXTRA Season |
U5 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
U6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
U7 |
U8 Referee |
N/A |
N/A |
U8 |
U8 Referee |
N/A |
N/A |
U10 |
Regional Referee |
Regional Referee
Intermediate Referee |
Regional Referee
Intermediate Referee |
U12 |
Regional Referee
Intermediate Referee |
Intermediate Referee
Advanced Referee |
Intermediate Referee
Advanced Referee |
U14 |
Intermediate Referee
Advanced Referee |
Intermediate Referee
Advanced Referee |
Intermediate Referee
Advanced Referee |
U16/U19 |
Advanced Referee |
Advanced Referee |
Advanced Referee |