Referee Info & Resources

We have tried to compile some useful info from our region, as well links to other websites that provide valuable information for referees. Links change all the time, so let us know if you stumble across one that is out of date.  If you have any questions or suggestions of websites that you think other referees would appreciate, please contact our Assistant Regional Referee Administrator at arra@ayso20.org

AYSO Rules & Guidelines page, for game-related documents including SM AYSO Division Guidelines, AYSO National Guidance for Referees, & FIFA Laws of the Game.

Important Information

Laws of the Game 2022/23–International Football Association Board

AYSO Area 1P Referee Website 

AYSO Section 1 Referee Website the site that supersedes National for Observation/Assessment rules..

5U-14U Guidelines Comparison Chart (2022)

9U/10U Build-Out Line Video (v. 2019 is most recent)

Playoffs–Kicks From the Penalty Mark

Referee Zero Tolerance Policy

10 Tips for Dealing with Coach Dissent

Ask, Tell, Dismiss (old method) now we can CARD team officials if warranted

10 Tips for Dealing with Player Dissent

Forms & Documents

Other Website Links

  • Guide To Procedures (2012)  The mechanics of refereeing (no longer updated but still useful) by the USSF
  • AskTheRef.com  Not an official AYSO site, but can be a very useful resource; good search engine for refereeing topics and questions
  • Ask A Soccer Referee  Not an official AYSO site, but also a very useful resource; good search engine for refereeing topics and questions