Welcome to the Region 58 Referee webpage! In order for our program to succeed, volunteers such as yourself are the cornerstone of the AYSO program and are the keys in promoting a FUN, FAIR and SAFE soccer experience for our children. All of us on the Referee staff look forward to an exciting season and would be happy for you to join us on the field and volunteer as a referee this year.
If you would like to contribute to this page or have questions, feel free to contact our Region 58 Referee Staff:
Welcome from: AYSO REGION 58 REFEREE STAFF
Welcome to the Region 58 Referee webpage! In order for our program to succeed, volunteers such as yourself are the cornerstone of the AYSO program and are the keys in promoting a FUN, FAIR and SAFE soccer experience for our children. All of us on the Referee staff look forward to an exciting season and would be happy for you to join us on the field and volunteer as a referee this year.
If you would like to contribute to this page or have questions, feel free to contact our Region 58 Referee Staff:
Name
Title
Email Address
Stuart L. Jaffe
Regional Referee Administrator
jaffesoccer@gmail.com
Art Newman
Chief of Staff
0fishy8@gmail.com
Boyd Windette
Regional Director of Referee Instruction
bwindette@gmail.com
Jason Hudson
Regional Director of Referee Assessment
jhudson@perrknight.com
Vito D'Ambrosio
Regional Director of Referee Scheduling
refassignor58@gmail.com
Beau MacDonald
Director of Referee Equipment and Supplies
beaumacdonald@sbcglobal.net
Giampaolo Debole
Referee Staff Coach Liaison
gdebole@gmail.com
Peter Rich
FIFA Law Interpreter/"You Make the Call" Coordinator
AYSO offers unrivaled comprehensive training for referees. Because the training is focused on the kids, referee training is more than learning the rules of soccer - it's a multi-dimensional experience. The Basic Referee courses, which are required elements for all those individuals new to refereeing, emphasize the fundamental elements of the Laws of the Game, namely getting the match started, stopping and restarting play.
For those interested in joining the referee ranks, the required training consists of a full-day course or 2 half-day (evening) classes that are designed for individuals refereeing in the U10 division or higher. No advance preparation is required and all course materials will be provided on the day of the class. Refreshments will be provided, along with lunch at the all-day classes.
Completion of the Basic Referee course certifies that you may referee an AYSO soccer match; however, all of our new volunteers begin refereeing games at either the U6/U8 or U10 level. Every volunteer who acts as a center or assistant referee takes the same course, providing Region 58 with well trained referee corps. Specialized instruction for assistant referees is included in the full-day course. In addition to our on-the-field mentoring program for new referees, we hold workshops during the regular season for those who wish to hone their skills and referee at a higher level later on.
For those experienced referees seeking to upgrade their badge to either the Intermediate or Advanced level, we encourage you to take one of the Intermediate or Advanced Referee courses that are typically offered within Area 10V. Check the Area 10V website or contact the Area Referee Director of Instruction for details of these course offerings or ask anyone on the Referee Staff for information about attending one of these advanced classes.
We coordinate our training program with other local AYSO regions. If our training dates are not convenient for you, many of the other regions in the surrounding Van Nuys- Sherman Oaks area offer similar courses that may better fit your schedule. We anticipate that there will be a number of classes from mid-July to mid-September that will be available to you as alternative choices. Check the Area 10 V website for class dates, locations and registration information.
We have finalized our region’s schedule for regional referee classes this season as follows:
Dates
Time
Location
Sat, Aug 22 2009
8:15 am to 4:30 pm
Senior Center
Wed, Sep 16 & Sep 23 2009
5:45 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunkist Growers Building
14130 Riverside Drive
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Entrance is on the north side of the building
(Riverside Drive side) (both sessions are mandatory)
Sun, Sep 20 2009
8:15 am to 4:30 pm
Senior Center
Please contact Boyd Windette at bwindette@gmail.com to reserve space and/or answer any questions.
General Training Information
AYSO offers unrivaled comprehensive training for referees. Because the training is focused on the kids, referee training is more than learning the rules of soccer - it's a multi-dimensional experience. The Basic Referee courses, which are required elements for all those individuals new to refereeing, emphasize the fundamental elements of the Laws of the Game, namely getting the match started, stopping and restarting play.
For those interested in joining the referee ranks, the required training consists of a full-day course or 2 half-day (evening) classes that are designed for individuals refereeing in the U10 division or higher. No advance preparation is required and all course materials will be provided on the day of the class. Refreshments will be provided, along with lunch at the all-day classes.
Completion of the Basic Referee course certifies that you may referee an AYSO soccer match; however, all of our new volunteers begin refereeing games at either the U6/U8 or U10 level. Every volunteer who acts as a center or assistant referee takes the same course, providing Region 58 with well trained referee corps. Specialized instruction for assistant referees is included in the full-day course. In addition to our on-the-field mentoring program for new referees, we hold workshops during the regular season for those who wish to hone their skills and referee at a higher level later on.
For those experienced referees seeking to upgrade their badge to either the Intermediate or Advanced level, we encourage you to take one of the Intermediate or Advanced Referee courses that are typically offered within Area 10V. Check the Area 10V website or contact the Area Referee Director of Instruction for details of these course offerings or ask anyone on the Referee Staff for information about attending one of these advanced classes.
We coordinate our training program with other local AYSO regions. If our training dates are not convenient for you, many of the other regions in the surrounding Van Nuys- Sherman Oaks area offer similar courses that may better fit your schedule. We anticipate that there will be a number of classes from mid-July to mid-September that will be available to you as alternative choices. Check the Area 10 V website for class dates, locations and registration information.
In AYSO there is no out-of-pocket cost in becoming a referee. We only ask that you invest your time to help promote a FUN, FAIR and SAFE environment for our kids. Once you have completed the Basic Referee class, you will be provided a complete uniform and accessory kit needed in order to get you off to the right start in your first match.
Once again, thank you to all who volunteer to be a referee. We appreciate your commitment to our kids and the AYSO program and we will do whatever we can to make this experience as enjoyable and as rewarding as possible. See you on the field!
Referees are encouraged to check the web site frequently for updates, announcements and other information.
Unfortunately it may occasionally be required to file a Misconduct Report Form in the upper divisions (U14 to U19). This form is currently available as a PDF file that can be downloaded and then filed with the Regional Ref Administrator at the Ref Tent. Click here to download the PDF form. (If you need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to read this file, go to this link: download Adobe Reader.)
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