Who Do I Talk to about a Problem With a Referee?
Referees (like all other positions in AYSO) are volunteers, and as such are taking time out of their busy schedules to work with our children. All certified referees have gone through Safe Haven Training, and have passed a test to become certified at a Regional or higher level. Referees are knowledgeable in the rules of soccer, and are able to lead our children on the field in a fun, fair, and safe game. Many times participants or parents on the sidelines may not understand or agree with a call made on the field by the referee. However, in most instances this misunderstanding arises from the participants and parents not clearly understanding the laws of the game, or from not being in a good location to clearly see the infraction. In any instance, the referee is the only person allowed to make any calls on the field during the game. If you disagree with the call, do not shout at the referee or incite other parents to complain during the game. This presents a negative example to our chil
