AYSO Cross Certification
Cross-certification is available to referees of AYSO and U.S. Soccer who have been certified as referees for six months or more and who are not certified with both organizations. AYSO and U.S. Soccer games may be applied toward the certification requirements of either AYSO or U.S. Soccer. Check the form for complete qualifying information. Click here to download the AYSO Cross Certification Form (.pdf).
If you are an AYSO Referee who wants to register with the United States Soccer Federation, you must fill out both the U.S. Soccer Registration Form (.pdf) and the AYSO Cross Certification Form (.pdf). Both forms must be sent to the State Referee Administrator (SRA) in your area along with the $40.00 registration fee. To obtain mailing information, contact the State Referee Administrator (SRA) for your state (a list of SRA e-mail addresses can be found here: http://www.ussoccer.com/Referees/Registration/State-Association-Info.aspx) or contact the referee department at referee@ussoccer.org.
Please note that some states require electronic registration, so contacting the State Referee Administrator before you mail the forms may help you more easily complete the registration process.
Information For New Referees
You have been through the entry level class, completed all the requirements and have your badge. Now what? The class you took taught you a lot about the Laws of the Game and the mechanics of refereeing, but there are still probably many questions you might have about being a referee.
Based on feedback from thousands of new referees just like you and with the help of more experienced referees who have been where you are now, this information has been put together as a source of helpful tips and advice. All referees, including those who have done World Cup Games, have started just like you and have learned these
lessons the hard way. The advice found here will get you off to the best possible start.
Remember to have fun!
