How to become a current year referee 

Youth referees must be at least 12 years old.

These instructions apply to all referee volunteers: youth or adult, new or returning. 

Every AYSO volunteer must be trained and certified for the role they will perform to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the children. We understand the commitment required and truly appreciate the time you invest to make this great program a success!  

• Do this first: Complete your current year volunteer form. Make sure to use your individual Email address - one that is not shared.

• 18 or older - Submit for your background check.

• Check your Email in the next day or so for a notification from Sterling Volunteers and respond to it as soon as possible. Check spam and trash folders.

• 18 or older Complete Live Scan fingerprinting. This is a 1 time process. Region 39 and Area W will offer sponsored/free events. You can also self pay - however, AYSO will not reimburse. Make sure to mention it is for AYSO. Note: Other organization’s livescans do not transfer

• Complete the Referee Training for your age level - Previous certifications do not expire.

• 7U, 8U, 10U - Regional Referee Certification - Full In-Person or ½ Online and ½ In-Person (companion course) - you must complete the online portion prior to the in-person training.

• Here’s a list of our current training dates
• Here are step by step instructions for how to access AYSOU

• 12U and above - Intermediate or Advanced training - all in-person (see this faq for answers)

• Complete the safety course training in AYSOU - If you completed last year, you don’t have to do it again - except the SafeSport refresher - see below.

• Safe Haven
• Concussion Awareness
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• 18 or older - SafeSport Training - full course if first time volunteer (it’s long - 2-3 hours but you can save your progress.) The refresher if you previously completed (approx. 20 minutes)

Questions about your certifications? Email: cvpa@ayso39.org or refadmin@ayso39.org

Almost done!! When you have completed the above - sign up for an account in the CGI Game Scheduling System. Even if you previously had an account. Your account is approved once your profile shows all training completed.

🙌 THANK YOU!! 🎉

Questions about CGI? Contact the Assistant Referee Administrator or Referee Administrator