You can register online at www.eayso.org or contact the instructor directly using the contact information in the table above.

Each course has limited seating so signup early!

USSF Professional Division / General Topics For Officials

The usssoccer.com Referee Week in Review is designed to address the issues facing referees at all levels by using video highlights from professional games as well as the U.S. National Teams. Written by U.S. Soccer Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and U.S. Soccer Manager of Assessment and Training Brian Hall, the Referee Week in Review highlights specific areas of focus and current U.S. Soccer initiatives designed to improve performance and aid in the development of officials across the country.

Take a moment and read the professional evaluation of these situations. View the accompaning video clips and make up your own mind.

The 2008 annual Referee Refresher meeting was held at the ES Middle School on Wednesday evening 3 Sept 2008 at 6:30 pm. Their were many familiar faces in attendance. If you were unable to attend, please review the notes from the meeting and complete the Safe Haven training online at www.aysotraining.org. If you have trouble looking up your AYSO ID for the training in www.eayso.org, please contact Walt Schumacher.

2008 Law Books and 2008 AYSO National Rules and Regulations were distributed to all participants. If you would like a copy, please contact the Region 92 Referee Administrator.

Questions on becoming a Referee?

If you have any questions about referee courses or what it take to volunteer as a referee, please don't hesitate to contact the Region 92 Referee Administrator.

A Second Chance
Reproduced from "Whistle Stop" by Joe Eldridge, AYSO National Referee Administrator, at WhistleStop@ayso.org.

Ever wish you could get a second chance and go back in time to do something differently. Well, let's just say your wish has been granted, because this coming fall lots of referees, including perhaps you, are going to get injured because they are not prepared for the physical activity of refereeing. We have, in effect, granted your wish and turned back time, so you now have the chance to avoid those potential injuries by doing a little fitness training in advance.

If this is your first season as an AYSO referee, or even if you are a veteran, what have you done to prepare yourself for the games ahead? Referees need to be able to keep up with play to be where they need to be to see what they need to see and at the same time avoid hurting themselves trying to do it. A simple program of stretching and walking or jogging now will help get you in shape for the season ahead.

So you are now "Back to the Future" and can prepare yourself to avoid those future injuries which not only keep you from refereeing but also can, in general, make your life unpleasant. Take full advantage of your "second chance" and start your Referee Training Sessions today!

Soccer Terminology

When referees know and use commonly accepted terminology about the game, they help players, coaches, and spectators to learn and use those terms as well. This ultimately improves understanding and communication for all involved. Consequently, it is important that all referees know the terms for things and actions that are part of young players’ games.