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AYSO Region 13
Pasadena Area Youth Soccer

Referee Training

AYSO referee training and certification for Region 13. Online courses, in-person clinics, and upgrade pathways for all levels.

Referee Training

All referees must complete training and certification before officiating games.

Certification Requirements

Step 1: Referee Instruction Course

Choose the course that matches your child’s division:

8U Official Course

  • 4-hour in-person class
  • For refereeing 6U, 7U, and 8U games
  • Minimum age: 10 years old

Regional Referee Course

  • Full-day training (approximately 8 hours)
  • For refereeing 10U and above
  • Includes written exam (must score 75% or higher)
  • Minimum age: 12 years old

Register through eTrainU.

eTrainU

Step 2: LiveScan Fingerprinting

One-time requirement for all adult volunteers. Complete this at the designated location (Only Stop Travel on Woodbury Road). You only need to repeat this if you move to a new region.

Step 3: Background Check

Complete annually through InLeague. The background check is free and processed by Sterling Volunteers.

Step 4: Online Safety Courses

Complete these courses through eTrainU:

  • SafeSport (annual renewal required)
  • AYSO Safe Haven
  • CDC Concussion Awareness
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness

Training Schedule

Training classes are held before the fall season, typically in August. The region offers 2-3 Regional Referee classes at the Altadena clubhouse or in South Pasadena during July and August.

Refresher courses (2 hours, outdoor on soccer fields) are available but not mandatory.

[INLEAGUE: Link to training calendar]

For training before July, contact [email protected].

Badge Progression

After Regional Referee certification, you can advance through additional levels:

Level Requirements
Intermediate 25 games (5 in 12U minimum), 90% exam score, one observation
Advanced 50 games (10 in 14U), 5 assistant games, fitness test, dual assessments
National 100 games, 25 assistant games, fitness test, multiple assessments

Each level increases the divisions you can referee and requires additional game experience and field assessments.

See Referee Upgrades for the full pathway.

Youth Referee Requirements

Youth referees (ages 10-17) complete the same courses with two exceptions:

  • SafeSport training is not required
  • Fingerprinting and background checks are not required

Each youth referee needs their own email address to track training.

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