If you need the official answers for the game days and any AYSO Program question, check out AYSO FAQs page:

• The Basics - Why soccer? Why AYSO? When is soccer season? And MORE....
• For Kids - What equipment do we need?  What next?
• For Volunteers - How do I volunteer with AYSO?
• Gameday Guidelines - What are permitted to wear?  Cast/Splint/Jewelry/Hats/Glasses?  Toe Cleats?

Hair Beads, and Clips: Hair control devices, and other adornments, such as beads, worn in the hair must meet the following criteria:

• Be securely fastened to the head.
• Do not present an increased risk to the player, teammates, or opponents.
• Flat clips less than two inches in length may be used to hold the hair in place close to the head so long as their placement on the head does not present an increased risk to the player, teammates, or opponents.
• Hair charms are still considered jewelry and are not permitted.

Examples:

• Referee Training
• AYSO National Rules and Regulations (Section 2 in AYSO Reference Book)
• AYSO Referee Guideline
• AYSO National Referee Program Manual - a must-read manual for Referees in all badge levels
• 2023-2024 IFAB Laws of the Game (Interactive Version)
• 2023-2024 IFAB Laws of the Game (PDF Version)
• 2023-2024 Summary of Law Changes for AYSO
• 2023-2024 FIFA Law Changes

Region 2 will offer few 1-day Regional Referee Course and some 2-evening Courses.  Attendees must pre-register the course and complete all required modules/exam in order to receive the Regional Referee Certification.

1. Must be an MY2023 registered volunteer.
2. Must complete AYSO's Safe Haven Certificate, CDC HEADS UP Concussion Training, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Online Course (online at AYSOU, under "Online Courses -> Safe Haven Courses").
3. Must complete Regional Referee Training, including passing the Exam at the end

See more Referee Training information.