AYSO Referee Program

There is a referee meeting at 7:00 at Norfolk Public Library March 25th.

http://www.aysohelp.org/referee/workshops/referee_workshops.htm

The AYSO program provides for 6 levels of referee training. At each level the depth of understanding of the game is increased, matching the needs of the players as they become stronger and more experienced.

The two entry level positions in the AYSO referee program are the Team Parent and the Regional Referee. Knowledge of the game is not required prior to training at either of these levels. For the youngest players, team parent referees are typically in control of the games. Since the level of play is very low and the simple guiding principals "Safe, Fun, and Fair" are the over-riding concerns of the game.

The Regional Level is most appropriate for refereeing play of more experienced players, typically in divisions U12 and younger. These players are transitioning from a fun Saturday activity to a somewhat faster and more technical game where knowledge of the laws of the game is required for game management.

Referees are critical to the game of soccer - without them the game cannot be played.  Volunteers generally referee between one game a week (especially as a team referee in the lower divisions) and several games each Saturday plus a weekday night game each week.  Refereeing is a great way to help the youth in our community, while watching a game or two. 

AYSO games are designed to provide a safe, fun, and fair environment for the game of soccer.  As an all volunteer organization, our goal is to provide an environment where the parents, spectators, coaches, players, and referees are all members of the same team.