AYSO Region 19 Referee & Volunteer Points System

(Updated 09/2/2025)

AYSO Region 19 – Volunteer & Referee Points Policy

Purpose

In order for teams to qualify for playoffs or the Soccer Fest (U7 & U8 only), each team must earn both Referee Points and Regional Volunteer Points during the season. The volunteer points system in Region 19 for the 2024 season is designed to ensure adequate volunteer coverage—not to punish teams.

Implementation

Regional Volunteer Points

• Requirement: All teams U7–U14 must earn a minimum of 5 Regional Volunteer Points.

• Who can earn points: Adult volunteers only (parent/relative of a player).
  How Points Are Earned:

• Fiesta La Ballona AYSO Info Booth (2 hrs) = 1 point

• Field Maintenance Event (2 hrs) = 1 point

• Equipment Event (2 hrs) = 1 point

• Picture Day – second volunteer (2 hrs) = 1 point (first/only volunteer = 0 points)

• Snack Bar Assistance (adults only, 2 hrs) = 1 point

• Playground Assistance (8:30–10:00 am, limited slots) = 1 point

• Other announced events throughout the season

Referee Points

• Requirement: U7/U8 teams → 7 points; U10/U12/U14 teams → 12 points (by Thanksgiving).

• Who can earn points: Certified AYSO referees.
  How Points Are Earned:

• 1 point for each assignment (Referee or Assistant Referee, Weeks 1–11).

• Bonuses: Newly Certified Referee = +2 (after 3 games); Upgrade to Intermediate/Advanced/National = +2; Attend Refresher or Law Review = +1 (one-time).

• Weekly cap = 3 points; starting Nov 11, 2025 → 4 points.

Certification Requirements

Referees must:

• Be certified AYSO referees

• Have a current Fall year volunteer application on file

• Hold SAFE Haven, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and CDC Concussion Awareness certifications (past 3 yrs)

• Have current Risk Status (Background check) & SafeSport Training

Referees without all certifications will not earn points.
Uniforms: Required. New referees without uniforms may serve as “club linespersons” (not Center) and still earn points.

Special Rules

• Season length: Requirements assume 10 weeks; prorated for cancellations (1 point/week). No points for makeup games.

• Post-season: Referees must officiate 5+ games (3 as Referee) and be fully certified. Assistant Referees must officiate at least 5 games at that position.

• Injury: Points awarded if a referee is injured at the field that day; replacement referee also earns points.

Rewards & Consequences

• U7/U8: Teams meeting requirements → invited to Soccer Fest (TBD).

• U10–U14: Teams meeting requirements → eligible for playoffs (must also have sufficient Volunteer points)

Youth Referees

• U12–U14 players may referee but cannot earn team points.

• U16–U19 players may earn team points as well as volunteer hours for school.

Record Keeping

• Referees must sign back of game card with name + team (e.g., Laura Love – BU12 Zetina).

• Division Commissioners/Volunteers report assignments to the Points Coordinator.

• Referees can be added later in the season but no retroactive points.

• Referee team affiliation cannot be changed once declared.

Notification

• Referee Points posted weekly in RefCentral. Coaches must check and report discrepancies before the next game.

• Regional Volunteer Points posted as a PDF in late October (tracked via QR codes).
  Verification Requests: Include date, location, field #, time, and division (e.g., Sat 09/07, CCHS Field #10, 5 pm, BU12).

Final Reminder

WE ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS giving our time freely so kids can enjoy a positive, safe, fun soccer experience. Remember: “Kid Zone” at all times — AYSO fields are Safe Haven!

THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AYSO REGION 19!