ALL Coaches and Referees

If you are doing any Refereeing in the U14 Division, we would like to remind you that it is a conflict of interest to do any games within your division as a Center Referee. (example: Coach Whalley Boys U14 does not ref any Boys 14 matches) He can ref on the Girls side of the U14. This helps by not being pointed out as someone who is "fixing the game" or modifying the standings.
Thank you for ALL of your help throughout he season!

We have had some UNSAFE play out on the pitch and we need to remember the "Laws of the Game". The safety of the players is of the utmost importance!

                                            LAW 12 / Direct Free Kick

A Direct Free Kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the 7 OFFENCES in a manner that is considered by the Referee to be CARELESS, RECKLESS OR WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE!

Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent

Trips or attempts to trip an opponent

Jumps at an opponent

Charges an opponent

Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent

Pushes an opponent

Tackles an opponent  ( a tackle is legal but ... more

Leo Nedeff SuperCamp Dec. 12-14, 2008

Upgrade your badge to Intermediate or Advanced. This 2 day event has some of Areas best Instructors. Guaranteed to be fun and informative.

Go to: http://ayso1c.org/ref_events/ref_events_reg.php to pre-register.

"Joe Ref" is available to all AYSO volunteers who just need to know why a foul was called or why a Referee decided on a "Non Call."  Joe also helps our current Ref's to better understand "The Laws of the Game".

Give Joe a shout and get the right answer, don't rely on those arm chair Ref's to give you their take on the game, go straight to the head of the class and get connected.

Click on the Referees tab, then click "Ask Joe Ref". There you will find a place to write your questions to Joe and have the right answers given to you. ... more