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AYSO Region 13
Pasadena Area Youth Soccer

Refereeing in Region 13

Volunteer refereeing in AYSO Region 13. Help make games happen — training, certification, and scheduling support provided.

Refereeing in Region 13

AYSO depends on parent volunteers to referee games. Without referees, games cannot be played.

Why Referee

Referees make youth soccer possible. As a referee, you:

  • Keep games safe and fair for all players
  • Learn the rules of soccer in depth
  • Stay physically active
  • Connect with your community
  • Watch your child and their teammates grow as players

What You Need to Get Started

All referees must complete:

  1. Referee training course (8U Official or Regional Referee)
  2. LiveScan fingerprinting (one-time requirement)
  3. Background check (annual, free)
  4. Safety courses (SafeSport, Safe Haven, Concussion Awareness, Sudden Cardiac Arrest)

See Referee Training for details on each requirement.

Certification Levels

AYSO has five referee certification levels:

Level Minimum Age Games Covered
8U Official 10 6U, 7U, 8U
Regional Referee 12 Up to 12U (assistant through 14U)
Intermediate 14 Through 14U (assistant in 16U)
Advanced 16 Through 16U (assistant in 19U)
National 18 All levels

Most parent referees start as 8U Officials or Regional Referees, depending on their child’s division.

Game Scheduling

Referees sign up for games through InLeague each week. The process varies by division:

  • 6U-8U: Referees work their own child’s games
  • 10U-12U: Teams provide assistant referees and share center referee duties
  • 14U: Region assigns center referees; teams provide assistants
  • 16U-19U: Area 1C assigns referees through CGI-Sports

See Referee Scheduling for the full process.

Youth Referees (PRO Program)

Players ages 10 and older can become certified referees through the PRO (Player Referee Organization) program. Youth referees work games for younger divisions and gain valuable experience. See PRO Program for details.

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