COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is the in-person companion course intended to be taken by entry-level referee volunteers after they completed the Regional Referee online course.

This course will provide the referees with additional information, practical training, and experience to help them acquire the confidence to start their referee careers in AYSO.

PRE-REQUISITES

The requirements to be certified as a Regional Referee are:

• Minimum Age: 12 years old

• Registration as an AYSO volunteer

• Safe Haven Certification (can be completed after the in-person portion)

• CDC Concussion Awareness Training (can be completed after the in-person portion)

• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training (can be completed after the in-person portion)

• SafeSport Training (Youth do not need to take this course)

• Livescan: If required by law

• Completion of the Regional Referee Online Course

TEACHING OBJECTIVES

1. Confirm completion of the online Regional Referee Course. This will be accomplished quickly by using the questioning technique.

2. Show the students the soccer field components (if a soccer field is available - bring appropriate footwear)

3. Provide the students practice so they can learn and demonstrate the proper use of the whistle; correct signals for referees and assistant referees; proper positioning for referees and assistant referees; and simple communication techniques to be used in working with the coaches in support of the Stewards of the Game principles.

4. Provide the students with the opportunity to ask questions about refereeing and the concepts presented in the online module and this course.

5. Provide the students with support and confidence that they will be ready to go out on the field and referee.

LOCATION:

Hollywood Park - Field House, North Room
3312 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60659-3514