U6 division:  Coaches can referee their own game. Referee points are not needed.

U8 division:  Games should be refereed by certified referees who at minimum took the online Regional Referee Course.  Referee points are not needed. 

U10, U12 and U14 divisions:  Volunteers who attended In-Person Regional Referee training or Online Referee training & In-Person Field training, and passed the course are certified to referee U10, U12, and U14 games (AR only).   Referees can sign up on Matchtrak as CR (Center Referee) or AR (Assistant Referee). 

AYSO Region 54 Youth Referee Program

Kids as young as 12 years old are permitted to officiate matches in the U10 division and below.  Refereeing in AYSO is a terrific way to help kids learn responsibility and build self-confidence.  As the kids enter high school, they have opportunities to manage more challenging matches and even earn High School Community Service credits as AYSO referees.

The AYSO Youth Referee Program is an opportunity for youths age 12 or above to participate as referees. 

All referees must be at least two years older than the divisions they referee.

Experienced adult referee mentor are available to help new youth referees.