“Soccer is like a play in two acts with the Referee as the director.
The drama contains the full spectrum of emotions including suspense, excitement, periods of calm followed by intense action, there are heroes and occasionally villains, and good performances building to a dramatic conclusion.
A good director (Referee) with well-coached actors (players) has the capability of creating a wonderful two-act play (game) that will be enjoyed by all who observe.” — Ken Aston

AYSO is a 100% volunteer run organization, from the Board members to the Coaches to the Referees, so it is imperative that we get volunteers to step up and become referees.  We cannot have matches without referees, and the more we have the less a very few have to shoulder the burden for everyone.

The Region 177 Referee website provides all volunteers with current information, guidance and training opportunities to fulfill all aspects of the AYSO National Referee Program. A good place to find everything about the program is in the National Referee Program Manual.

Why should you become an AYSO Referee?

The kids need you!   

No referee = No game

The referee's number #1 concern is to keep the game as safe as possible for the players.  The referee is responsible for enforcing the Laws of the Game in such a way as to keep the game SAFE, FAIR and FUN for everyone.

We provide training, uniforms and equipment.  You choose the matches you wish to officiate.  More importantly, it's rewarding and working with kids is great fun!

But on top of that, it is a fun and rewarding thing to do, and there is almost no vantage point to watching the soccer being played than as a referee!

If there are additional materials or links that you feel would benefit our Referee community, please forward your recommendations to the Region 177 Referee Administrator.