Reminders and Updates
(updated 06/10/2025)
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Region 9 Referee Program
We are extremely proud of our Region 9 Referee Program. It is because of our referee VOLUNTEERS, that our kids are able to safely and properly learn the beautiful game of soccer.
The Region 9 Referee Program consists entirely of VOLUNTEERS. Our referees have sacrificed a significant amount of time to learn the laws of the game and the art of refereeing. We welcome any and all who wish to become part of the Region 9 Referee family to reach out and learn how you can help our mission.
The Region 9 Referee Program is led by a team of VOLUNTEERS on The Referee Staff.
The Referee Staff consists of VOLUNTEERS -- instructors, schedulers, mentors, and others who are available to help the program run smoothly and effectively.
The Regional Referee Administrator is responsible for overseeing the program. He's a VOLUNTEER, too!
Yes, the emphasis is deliberate!
Becoming a Referee
Have you volunteered to become a New Referee? Please see THIS PAGE for information on how to register!
Already an AYSO Referee?
Are you already a fully qualified AYSO Referee? Please see THIS OTHER PAGE for information on how to register! All Volunteers must register annually.
Referee Training
Being a Region 9 Referee is an important responsibility. You are responsible for helping our kids have a safe and enjoyable time on the field. The only way that can happen is if you are adequately trained on your duties. Your Region 9 Referee Staff is committed to helping you get all the training you need.
THIS PAGE has what you need for Referee Training.
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Region 9 is proud of our referees and the Referee Program continually seeks to improve the quality of officiating for all AYSO matches to which we are assigned. Our dedicated volunteers referee for the players, for the spectators, and for the Good of the Game.
As a Referee, you are a very important part of the “AYSO Team.” Along with Coaches and Parents, you play a vital role in making sure that each child has a Safe, Fair, and Fun experience in our soccer program.
Our games cannot proceed without referees. A game without referees is unsafe and fails to teach our players the proper aspects of the game. To ensure games are staffed with trained referee teams ALL teams (except 6U and below) must provide at least one designated team referee (2 or 3 volunteers will ease the burden). Encourage your family members to become trained referees!.
For U7 and U8 games, the Team's Referee will officiate their own team’s match, and the Home Team's Team Referee will do the honors for the whole match.
The U10, U12 & U14 games have three neutral officials: A Center Referee and two Assistant Referees. Team Referees do NOT officiate their own team's matches. There are plenty of other matches all day long.
Contact our Regional Referee Administrator, Sean Donohoe, if you have any questions or need additional information about our Referee program.
Scheduling: Once you have been approved as a Referee, please visit the Referee Scheduling page, log in, and select the games you can referee! Do note that to be able to self-schedule, you have to be registered in Region 9, up-to-date on all safety courses, as well as fingerprinting (working on dates for this) and background check. Yes, we check every single volunteer!
Game Reports – Please report successes or problems from your game or field to the Referee Tent on field. If you remember something afterwards, please send an email to Sean Donohoe.
Additional Notes & Reminders
U7 and U8 Teams
§ Referees should only sign up for their child’s game.
U10, U12, and U14 Teams
§ Teams are expected to provide enough referees to meet the needs of the programs. A Team Referee Point System has been established to encourage and reinforce the need for teams to supply an adequate number of referees to support the AYSO program (Click here to learn the details of the Team Referee Program). Teams that do not accumulate the minimum amount of Referee Points will not be eligible for the Area Playoffs in December.
§ U10, U12, and U14 Teams play in competitive leagues and therefore referees may not referee their own child’s game nor may they center referee for a match in the same division as their child. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR U7 or U8 MATCHES! They will not be counted toward Referee Points, and those teams' Referees are already there.
Adult League Matches
§ You should be an AYSO Intermediate or higher Referee to do these games. Qualified referees can earn Team Referee Points by doing an Adult League Referee assignment.
§ USSF certification is no longer required for Adult League games.
§ Select "Adult League" (Sundays) in the first "Division Playing:" drop-down box on the menu to more easily find these matches.
Game Cards
Game Cards are an official record of each game that Referees are required to fill out.
This applies to ALL divisions except U6.
For details, read the Game Card Info page.
Need Help?
We have several people you can contact for questions or assistance with our Referee program:
§ Administrative – For administrative issues or other referee questions, contact the Region 9 Referee Administrator Sean Donohoe.