This is the in-person companion course intended to be taken by entry-level referee volunteers after they have completed the Regional Referee online course and all pre-requisites listed below.
This course will provide the referees with additional information, practical training, and experience to help them acquire the confidence to start their referee careers in AYSO.
PRE-REQUISITES
The requirements to be certified as a Regional Referee are:
(SafeSport, Background check, and Live Scan not required)
TEACHING OBJECTIVES
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Confirm completion of the online Regional Referee Course. This will be accomplished quickly by using the questioning technique.
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Show the students the soccer field components (if a soccer field is available)
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Provide the students practice so they can learn and demonstrate the proper use of the whistle; correct signals for referees and assistant referees; proper positioning for referees and assistant referees; and simple communication techniques to be used in working with the coaches in support of the Stewards of the Game principles.
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Provide the students with the opportunity to ask questions about refereeing and the concepts presented in the online module and this course.
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Provide the students with support and confidence that they will be ready to go out on the field and referee.
31st Aug 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Bill Botts Field, Duquesne Ave, Culver City CA 90232
Location special instructions: Meet at snack bar next to the baseball field