Referees sign up for game assignments each week through the Region 13 Referee Scheduler.
Weekly Sign-Up Process
Each week, your team has one or more team assignments
- Logon to the referee scheduler at referee.ayso13.org
- Click on “My Teams” to see open assignments for your team (or teams)
- Claim the assignment you will referee with the “claim” button
Most slots will be automatically approved and you will receive an email confirmation.
Some slots (such as 14U Referees or Extra games) require Referee Admin approval. You will receive a confirmation of your claim and a follow-up when your claim is approved.
Deadline: Sign up by Thursday at noon each week (Sunday through Thursday).
At-large volunteers (those without team assignments) can claim open spots starting Thursday at noon.
If you cannot make your assigned game:
- First, coordinate with your team’s volunteers to see if someone else can cover your assignment.
- If unresolved, ask your team’s coach to contact the opposing team’s coach to see if their volunteers can cover both assignments.
- If you are refereeing for 6U-8U, send e-mail to [email protected], to see if an at-large youth referee can cover your assignment. Include the game time and location in your e-mail, along with your team ID (e.g., G6-01)
- If you are refereeing for 10U-14U, other referees will be able to sign up for your open assignments starting Thursdays at noon. Of course, your team will not get the referee points. You might want to pick up an open assignment on another day to make up your referee points.
Division Requirements
6U-8U
Referees work their own child’s games. Each field pair typically has two officials.
10U-12U
Usually, each team provides:
- One Assistant Referee for their game
- One Center Referee for the preceding game on the same field (except first game of the day)
The visiting team from the second-to-last game covers the final game.
Check your “My Teams” page for your team’s assignments each week: Some field configurations may require special situations and you may have (or not have) an assignment that doesn’t align with the general guidance above.
14U
Region 13 assigns center referees from experienced officials. Teams provide Assistant Referees for the previous game on their field (or the last game if playing first). On occasion, we may use special rules, check the referee scheduler. (For example, we are using paired game scheduling on certain fields in 2026.
Upper Division
For Area 1C Upper Division, CGI-Sports handles assignments for upper divisions. For other leagues, we may partner with other regions.
Referee Points
The region tracks referee points for accountability. Teams need minimum points to participate in postseason competitions like the Rose City Cup. Coaches can see their team’s points in the Coach App.
Contact
- Division Referee Administrators handle scheduling questions
- Game-day emergencies: 626-702-AYSO
- Email: [email protected]
Related Pages
- Refereeing Overview — Getting started
- Referee Resources — Tools and guides
- Game Cards — Recording game information
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