There are 3 beginner referee courses available:
- the U-8 Official course, roughly 3 to 4 hours in person.
- the Basic Referee Course, roughly 8 hours in person, often split up over 2 nights.
- the Basic Referee Online Companion Course, 4 hours online (AYSOU) first, then 4 hours in person.
In order to referee a U-7 or a Fall U-8 game you must be ten years of age or older and complete either:
- the U-8 Official Course (4 hours in person), or
- the Basic Referee Course (8 hours in person), or
- both the AYSO Basic Referee Online Training Course (4 hours online) AND the Basic Referee Online Companion Course (4 hours in person)
In order to become a referee or assistant referee at a U9 or U10 game you must be twelve years of age or older and take either:
- the Basic Referee Course (8 hours in person), or
- both the AYSO Basic Referee Online Training Course (4 hours online) AND the Basic Referee Online Companion Course (4 hours in person)
(class duration times are approximate)