Quick Links
- Referee Scheduler — Sign up for games
- Submit a Game Card — Send photos of the card after each game
- eTrainU — Training and certification
- Referee Incident Form — Injuries, misconduct, and other incidents from your game
- Referee Abuse Prevention — What counts as abuse and how to report it
Document Library
Region 13 Referee Guidelines
Age-group specific rules and modifications:
- 6U / 7U / 8U Modifications (2026) — kick-ins, build-out lines, no goalkeeper, etc.
- 10U Referee Guidelines (2023)
- 12U Referee Guidelines (2023)
- Penalty Kick Guidelines (2023)
- Referee Quick-Reference Card — pocket-sized rules and signals summary
- 8U Official Referee Course Presentation
Referee Abuse Prevention (RAPP)
In effect across Area 1C from Fall 2026. See Referee Abuse Prevention for the summary and reporting steps.
- Respecting Our Referees (2026) — AYSO standards, abuse levels, and consequences
- Area 1C RAPP Implementation Protocols (2026) — how the program runs, including the disciplinary panel and appeals
- Area 1C RAPP Flow Chart (2026) — one-page diagram of the reporting process
- U.S. Soccer Policy 531-9 (2026) — the federation policy behind the program, with the Penalties Matrix
- Region 13 Respect the Referee Policy (2022) — Region 13’s own zero-tolerance policy and coach responsibilities, still in effect
National and International Rules
For canonical rules, refer to the official sources:
- IFAB Laws of the Game — Official rulebook (updated each June)
- AYSO National — National rules, regulations, and the AYSO addendum to IFAB Laws
- AYSO Section 1 — Section-level rules and player-development materials
- Section 1 PDI Implementation (2025) — Player Development Initiative implementation guide
For current pre-season meeting materials, contact [email protected].
Game Materials
Coaches bring a completed game card to every 10U and older game. After the game, submit it online: pick the date, field and game, then photograph both sides of the card. See Game Cards for what goes on the card.
Newsletters
Stay informed with these publications:
- AYSO Region 13 Referee Newsletter
- AYSO WhistleStop Newsletter — National AYSO referee newsletter
Uniform and Equipment
Referee uniforms are available through the region. For uniform issues, contact [email protected] (Manny Morales).
Contact
- Referee questions: [email protected]
- Phone: 626-316-6900
- Game-day emergencies: 626-702-AYSO
Related Pages
- Refereeing Overview — Getting started
- Laws of the Game — Official rules
- Referee Scheduling — Game assignments
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