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What you need to know

Sign up for games here!   Username & Password are both:  ref 

Referee Documents/Resources:  

• 2022-23 Referee's LOTG Summary Sheet   Valuable handout with brief Laws of the Game
• AYSO Referee Guidelines 2023   Guide covering all aspects of refereeing  AYSO games

• IFAB Laws of the Game 2023/24 on IFAB App - 230pgs 
  
• Abbreviated Version of IFAB Laws of the Game 2023-24   72pgs - printable
• IFAB Guidelines for Match Officials 2023/24  Practical advice on positioning, ref teamwork/communication and fouls

• IFAB Summary of Law Changes 2023/24 6 pgs summary
• Annual Referee Update 2023/24 Ppt  AYSO adaptation (powerpoint) of IFAB changes in the laws

• Referee Game Report  - must be completed in cases of any misconduct (incl yellow and red cards shown) involving players, coaches, spectators
• Incident Report  -  must be completed in cases of serious injury /illness, threats, fights, calls to 911, property damage, etc at the fields

•  Tips on Being a Great AR  Assistant Ref How-to's
  
•  10 tips to help you manage player dissent
•  Managing Dissent from the Sidelines
• Referees - Tips for Managing Stress
• AYSO Volunteers Mental Health & Well-being
• Tips for Soccer Parents on the Sidelines
•  Before You Yell at the Ref   given to coaches and parents
  

• 8U Referee Training Handout 2023
• 8U Game /Referee Guidelines 2023
• 8U completed game card example
  

• 10U Build Out Line Cheat Sheet 2023
• 10U Completed Game Card example

• Heat-Related Illnesses - Danger Signs
• Concussion Awareness for Youth Sports Officials
• Concussion Facts - Youth Athletes

• Game Score Card Refs  can be printed to use in ref wallets

• Download the IFAB App for complete 2023-24 Laws of the Game (incl Changes to the Laws) online
•  You can download/ save or print a copy of the full IFAB Laws of the Game 2023-24 in pdf form (230 pgs), the abbreviated version (72 pgs), and the Changes to LOTG pdf is 6 pgs long
•  After each game, put your game cards in the coaches' boxes (in the first file folder) located at each playing field's ref tent; write your name on the back of the game card and next to it add the age division/ B or G, and team # (eg 10UB #3) you are earning points for so they'll be properly recorded
• 10U and up – Refs should not sign up for your child’s game (but may step in to ref your own child's game at last minute if you are in full uniform and AR's/Ref are needed so the game can continue)
• 8U teams are required to supply a trained/certified referee for each of their home games. Refs place completed 8U game cards in the coach file box at the ref tent table on Don Roberts field