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REFEREES Information and Links
Section 3, Area T, Region 220
- As of 1/1/2001, by Federal Law (Volunteer Protection Act), referees who are not certified (Safe Haven Course and Referee Course) are not allowed to referee AYSO teams, and do not have AYSO liability coverage.
- We maintain an aggressive campaign to recruit a large pool of referees (age 12 or older) who can ref either Saturdays or Sundays, for U-8 (age 6 and older) and up.
- AYSO provides the coaches with continuing education: Safe Haven, age appropriate training, the referee uniform, a red and yellow card, a whistle and stopwatch.
- Youth Volunteer are referees age 12 through 18, who can referee players at least 2 years younger than they are.
- Every volunteer registers annually via a registration form that bares their signature.
- Regional Referee Clinics/Training Courses:
- Check the Area Supercamps.
- AYSO online Training for Volunteers
- For more information, contact Referee Administrator Matthew Evans 914-588-6034.
- Referee Schedule Home Games
- Westchester Field Directions
- AYSO Refereeing
- FIFA's Laws of the Game
- Simplified Rules of the Game
- Ask the Ref
- National Alliance for Youth sports - Officials
- Sideline Etiquette
AYSO Stuff
- The AYSO Supply Center carries patches, pins, manuals, coach and referee instructional materials, and more. Contact the National Support & Training Center (NSTC) or check out the
Supply Center.
- The AYSO Store is AYSO's official merchandise outlet, with AYSO shirts, caps, jackets and more, plus other soccer memorabilia.
Tell Us What You Think
As proud as we are of our program, we know that it is not perfect. Whether you are new to the game, or with a lifetime of experience, we want your input. What is good about our program? What could be improved, and how? Feel free to contact any Board member, or stop us at games or on the street or on the train and let us know how you feel. We are committed to making this the best youth sports program in the area, and can only improve with your help. Don’t be shy.
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