We Encourage Player/Youth Referees

Age 10+: Can be a U8 OFFICIAL: to officiate games for children 7 and 8 years of age.

Age 12+:  Can be a REGIONAL REFEREE to officiate children 9 and 10 years of age.

Age 14+:  Can be a REGIONAL REFEREE to officiate children 11 and 12 years of age.

Benefits to Youth/Player Referees

• Increase fun and make new friends

• Be a role model

• Earn respect

• Earn Community Service hours (possible credit for School and College)

• Learn decision making skills

• Increase pride and self confidence

• Get an early start on refereeing career (AYSO certification may be transferred to USSF)

• Develop leadership and critical thinking skills

• Learn the Laws of the Game and become better players

• Be part of an exclusive club