2024 AYSO Sideline Management

We will be implementing a new system in Region 154 to improve our sideline management (where applicable). For the U10/U12 games played at a school site, the following formation will be utilized:



1. Each team will sit on opposite sidelines with their own team.
2. The spectators will only be allowed to sit on the side of the field that does not have an Assistant Referee in front of them.
3. The team and their team personnel will sit on the side of the field that has the Assistant Referees. 
4. All spectators need to be on the touchline/sideline of the corner flag. No spectators behind the goal line.


Training Material Central

 
Basic Referee Companion Course Powerpoint: referee companion course 2021.ppt

Start & Restart chart: start and restart table.xlsx

Referee Summary Sheet: referees single sheet summary.pdf

Pre-Game Card (Cheat Sheet): pre game card_v3_1.pdf

Game Card Correctly Filled Out: game card.pdf

Buildout Line: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EzEzKCLzGk0wjPNMorsCLHTIIDBkY9ps/view


We will be holding a mandatory returning referee meeting before the season starts to review and have a Q/A on all of the law changes and region initiatives. Please see the main Referee page for information. Looking forward to seeing you there.  

Referee Mentor Roles
Key Highlights
AYSO Referee Match/Game Report
IFAB app-Portable Law Book

MATCH REPORTS & Game Cards

All game cards will be kept and/or returned to the Center Referee upon the conclusion of the game. Once the cards are completely filled out upon the game's conclusion, they need to be initialed by each coach in agreement with the final scores. All cards are then deposited in the AYSO mailbox that is a fixed to the Lexington/Arnold fence next to the lock ups. Game cards are kept for a period of 4 weeks in case of any discrepancies. Please contact either the RRA or ARA if you have any questions.

Please  fill out a game/match report for all injuries resulting in a player(s) leaving the match and did not return, misconducts, including any and all issues/concerns, on the day of the game. These should be done in MatchTrak if you are a registered AYSO Referee with MatchTrak access (see instructions below for support). If you prefer to provide a paper written report, you can get one below or at the field. Please send the completed report to the Regional Referee Administrator (RRA) within 24 hours of the game day. 

game card instructions.pdf
Referee Match Reports
Referee Match Reports (fill-in)
Match Reporting on MatchTrak Video
Incident Reports-Unusual Events

Official Referee Uniform

Gold/Yellow jersey with black pin striping on the side (Primary Jersey), black cuffs (long sleeve), or no cuff (short sleeve), Black shorts, Black shoes, Black Knee Socks with 2 strips in the middle, Black Hats…optional…cap style with brim, minimum (AYSO or USA Soccer) or no advertising. Jersey tucked in…socks pulled up to knees…look sharp! No unnecessary jewelry.

Youth Referees 

You must be two years older than the divisions game you are referring.  (eg: if you are 12 years old you can ref 10U, 8U and 6U games)  The youth referees are not covered by the Safe Haven Protection Law, thus when refereeing their age or above it is unacceptable for them to officiate these specific games. All youths that participate in AYSO 154's Referee Program can earn High School Volunteer credits, Referee Swag, and Thank you gift cards!!!!!!


Please see our "Youth Referee Program" tab for more information!



Discipline Policy

Do not use red or yellow cards for 10U players unless absolutely necessary. Use extreme caution with using cards at the 12U level as well. Teach the rules of the game first. Safe, Fair and Fun is our motto!!!

If you have any questions, please email me at any time at [email protected]