Area 11E Referee Training Courses

Area 11E Referee Courses 2025

Dates and Information about Intermediate, Companion and Regional Referee Certification Courses:
See schedules for dates:

2025-2026 Regions, Dates, Times and Locations: (You must Register on AYSOU with your Volunteer AYSO ID #) Prerequisite for Companion Course: Regional Referee Online Course on AYSOU (bundle).

* If you are not available the dates that our region is offering a referee training, please refer to the above link to find the training you need at one our our neighboring regions. All regions in Area 11/E are now supporting each other so each weekend there will be a training nearby for you!

**Please bring your certificates/snap shots showing your completion of the Safe Haven, Concussion, Cardiac Care, Safe Sport and Basic Regional Referee Online Training just in case they are not showing up online ** Bring water, pencil, paper, hat, sunscreen (we will be outside at times),

The Regional Referee Certification allows you to be U10 and below Certified for centering and assisting games in U8 and U10. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR ANY U8 Courses (except for your own knowledge). These courses are not used in our region.

Area 11E Referee Courses

Date	Location	Course
Saturday, August 9	Region 154 Cypress	Intermediate Ref Course
Saturday, August 9 Saturday, August 16	Region 177 Long Beach Region 177 Long Beach	Referee Companion Course Referee Companion Course
Saturday, August 16	Region 54 Cerritos	Referee Companion Course
Sunday, August 17	Region 159 Los Alamitos	Referee Companion Course
Sunday, August 17	Region 94 La Habra	Referee Companion Course
Saturday, August 23	Region 114 Long Beach	Regional Referee In Person Course
Saturday, August 23	Region 154 Cypress	Regional Referee On Field Companion Course
Sunday, August 24	Region 159 Los Alamitos	Referee Companion Course
Sunday, August 24	Region 94 La Habra	Referee Companion Course
Sunday, September 7	Region 154 Cypress	Regional Referee In Person Course
Saturday, September 13	Region 177 Long Beach	Referee Companion Course
Sunday, September 14	Region 54 Cerritos	Referee Companion Course

Go to AYSO U to log in and register for these courses. Come require pre-requisite classes.

2024-2025 Sectional Rule for 12U
Heading and Punting the Ball - According to AYSO rules, there is no heading of a ball for 12U and below. However, the goalkeepers will be able to punt and drop kick the ball this year as a proper way to distribute the ball out of the back for U12 and above (still no punting or drop kicks for U8-U10). Be sure to cover this with both teams during your pre-game talk with each team. Also, be vocal on the field if you see a player trying to play the ball with their head. Lastly, be aware that heading the ball is different than the ball hitting the head. If a player is hit in the head by a ball and they made no deliberate attempt to play it with their head, there is no infraction and play continues (unless determined to be an injury). Assess the player for possible head injury though as play continues. These are new rules for many 'Old Timers', so we need to help them remember them throughout the game.

Regional Rules of Competition Reminders for U8/U10
For the safety and appropriate development of the players, there is no heading of the ball, no punting of the ball, and no slide tackling in U8/U10.

Referees

2025-2026 Laws of the Game Update

Every year the International Football Association Board (IFAB) reviews possible changes to the Laws of the Game (LOTG). Their decisions are responses to trends or unique events in professional matches, and often do not directly apply to AYSO matches. The goal of the IFAB is to keep the game equitable, safe, and enjoyable. The AYSO National Referee Council believes one of the ways we continue to deliver a quality referee program is to emphasize continuing education for our referees, instructors, and assessors. Each year when the IFAB modifies the LOTG, the National Referee Council oversees the review and updates all training materials and supporting documentation to ensure that we are aligned with the new Laws and any updates from the AYSO National Rules and Regulations. Below are the seven changes which apply to our games.

As with all LOTG changes, these will be in effect on August 1, 2025. Law 3 -The PlayersCompetitions may choose to implement the "Only the Captain" guidelines to prevent mass confrontations of the game officials. This new guideline is designed to improve on-field behavior. The belief is that a stronger collaboration between the referees and team captains can help to instill fairness and mutual respect.

Law 5-The Referee
Provides the approved signal for referees to countdown (no longer counting up to 6) the last 5-seconds of the 8-second restriction on goalkeeping controlling the ball with their hand(s)/arm(s). Starting at 5-seconds, the referee will vocally and visually count down from 5 seconds to Zero. If the ball is not put into play by the time the referee counts to Zero, the whistle is blown and the restart is now a Corner Kick.
Law 9 –Dropped BallTo be fairer to teams that had or would have had possession when the game is stopped for a dropped ball restart. The language changed to include: Team that had or would have gained possession would restart play with a dropped ball.

Law 9-Ball in Play
To reduce the consequences for players/subs temporarily off the field and coaches/staff in the technical area who touch the ball before going completely out, in an honest attempt to restart the game quickly. The restart is with an Indirect Free Kick for the opponent and no disciplinary actions are needed.
Law 12 -Fouls and Misconduct8-Second Goalkeeper Control: When a goalkeeper holds on to the ball for longer than 8 seconds, the restart is now a Corner Kick rather than and Indirect Free Kick for the opponent. This change in the LOTG is designed to reduce time wasting by the goalkeeper, promote continuous play, and enhance the overall experience for spectators. (See Law 5 change above for the new counting down procedure for the referee). Persistent abuse of this law should result in a Caution to the Goalkeeper for Persistent Offenses.

The remaining minor changes involve the additional duties of the reserve additional referee and goal line technology. Those interested can read about them in the IFAB documents available online at theifab.com. Please be sure to review and apply the new rules prior to your first match this fall. Our Region offers an Annual Review for returning referees prior to the start of the fall season. This is a good time to review the Laws and reconnect with your referee community, so please consider attending. At any time, you can also go to theifab.com to download official documents as well as, adding the IFAB app to your phone.

2025-2026 AYSO Laws of the Game and Rules of Competition Updates

2025-2026 IFAB Laws of the Game updates

2025-2026 Laws of the Games updates presentation/video

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

Referee Training Spring 2025

Dear Regional Commissioners and Regional Referee Administrators,

Attached is the flyer and information for the upcoming Referee Super Camp, taking place on February 15 and 16 at the Boys and Girls Club in Cypress, located at 10161 Moody St.

We will be offering the following courses: