Volunteer referees are a vital part of Region 2. They ensure that our kids have a safe and fun experience playing soccer. Our games are dependent on all teams providing referees. Please consider helping out your team and the Region 2 soccer program by volunteering as a referee today!!
Team Referee Assignments
6U Division - No Referees
7U/8U Divisions - Each team provides 1 referee for their own game. No sign-ups necessary. (7U/8U Referee Guidelines)
10U/12U Divisions - Teams are expected to provide 2 referees for the following game when they play as the home team and 1 referee when they are the visiting team. Teams playing in the last game of the day provide referees for the first game of the day.
14U Division - Teams provide 1 assistant referee for the following game. When the team plays the last game of the day they provide 1 AR for the first game of the day. (B14U and G14U games are combined on the same referee assignment schedule.)
Referee Assignments and Sign-Ups (10U-14U)
Referee Sign-ups to be available at the end of August
- Team referees need to sign-up by Thursday night for the next weekend's games. Empty referee assignments on Friday will be considered uncovered.
- To see your team's referee assignments, go to the "Menu", select "Join Teams" and add yourself to your team(s).
- If you are unable to login, please check that you have completed all of your volunteer requirements for the 2025 season.
Game Time
- AYSO games run for a set amount of time per half (10U - 25 minutes, 12U - 30 minutes, 14U - 35 minutes).
- Game time does not pause except at the half. Time continues during quarter breaks, player injuries, or substitutions.
- Under most circumstances, the game time should not be extended or reduced from the normal duration.
- If games are running behind schedule, please check-in teams and conduct the coin toss before the prior game ends. An AR can take this responsibility if the center referee is not available.
- Teams are not guaranteed warm-up time on the playing field. If games are behind schedule, teams should take their positions and begin the game immediately once the prior game finishes.
Check-in
- Players are not be allowed to wear jewelry during the game. Earrings of any type may not be worn even if covered with padding.
- Socks and shinguards are required for all players and must offer suitable protection.
- Soccer cleats may not be sharp or have dangerous edges.
- More information on player equipment: https://ayso.org/faqs-support/
Other Information
- Coaches are responsible for their own game cards after the game. Please ensure that they receive their game card.
- Home teams occupy the north or west side of the field.
- Home teams provide 2 games balls, visiting teams provide 1 game ball.
- Before the game starts, please remember to check that the goals are properly setup and anchored.
Resources
Guide to filling out Game Cards
2025 AYSO National Referee Program Update
2025 AYSO Referee Guidelines
Upper Division (16U/19U)
Games begin on August 24, 2025 and end on November 2nd. Playoffs take play on November 8th & 9th.
AYSO Area 1C Referee Points of Emphasis - Upper Division Fall
Upper Division Referee Sign-Up: https://cgisports.com/ref/6017/ (Area 1C Approved Referees Only)
Player Equipment Law Changes 2024-2025
For the 2024/2025 year, IFAB has made changes to the Laws of the Game with regards to player equipment: Players are responsible for the size and suitability of their shin guards and the team captain must wear an identifying armband.
These laws changes do not change to how AYSO referees manage player equipment. Referees are still responsible for verifying the suitability of player shin guards and the captain's armband is optional but should be noted on the game card if not present.