Area 11E Referee Training Courses

Area 11E Referee Courses 2024

Dates and Information about Intermediate, Companion and Regional Referee Certification Courses:
See schedules for dates:
2024 area e referee training schedule.pdf

2024-2025 Regions, Dates, Times and Locations: (You must Register on AYSOU/Etrainu with your Volunteer AYSO ID #) Prerequisite for Companion Course: Regional Referee Online Course on AYSOU/Etrainu (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.

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

2023-2024
FIFA Law Changes:

https://www.theifab.com

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

Basic Regional Referee Course Powerpoint: regional_referee_course 2019.pdf-

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 July 1, 2023. Law 3 - Extra Person on the Field“Clarification that the referee should take action against an extra person on the field of play when a goal is scored only if the person affected the play, e.g. the Law does not expect the referee to penalize encroachment onto the field of play if it does not impact the play.” Law 7 – Time LostGoal celebrations in professional matches have increased in time so it is now separately listed as a reason to add time to the half. Delay to a restart due to “interference by an outside agent” has been added as a reason to add time as well. Most Regions and tournaments do not allow for time to be added to a game due to the close kick offs of the matches.Law 10 - KFTPMThe phrase “kicks from the penalty mark” has been changed to “penalties or (penalty shoot-out).” The IFAB felt the term was outdated and rarely used. Also, warnings and cautions issued to “players and team officials (coaches)” during the match are not carried forward into penalties. The Laws did not explicitly state “players and team officials (coaches)” in the language.Law 11 – Deliberately PlayedNew guidelines have been added to clarify “deliberately played” by a defensive player versus a deflection in offside situations. This Law change is the most detailed for the year and should be read over carefully. No change has been made to offside and now we have specific language for judging deliberate play. In the youth game, most play should not be judged closely to the Laws as the kids are developing skills and playing under nervous pressure at times.Law 12 – SPA and DOGSO cautionsThe Laws have added that a “challenge for the ball” is the same as an attempt to play the ball. So, for DOGSO and SPA situations where a penalty kick is awarded the same principle applies. Again, in the youth game, we do not always need to follow the letter of the Law and awarding a penalty kick would be enough. Law 12 – Coach cautionClarification that the senior team official can be sanctioned only for an offence committed by an ‘unidentified offender’ who is in/from the technical area, i.e. this does not apply to an offence committed by an ‘unidentified player’. Law 14 – GK behaviorThe Laws have added “the goalkeeper must not behave in a way that unfairly distracts the kicker, e.g. delay the taking of the kick or touch the goalposts, crossbar or goal net.” The language has been added to make sure the goalkeeper show respect for the game and the opponent during a penalty kick. The remaining two changes involve the additional duties of the reserve additional referee and VAR protocol. 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. Your Region should offer 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.

2023-2024 IFAB Laws of the Game updates