In person training will be held at the soccer complex at 9799 Military Trail (not the football/baseball fields)
Academic Training - Aug 28 or 29 - 6-7pm
Field Training - Sep 4 6-7:30pm - please bring a whistle and proper footwear.
Training is required for new officials. If you have the NYSA patch from Spring 2024 or are a USSF/FIFA certified ref, these trainings are optional.
The NYSA will use standard FIFA Laws of the Game with a few age division modifications.
All new and returning officials need to take the tests below. You can take them in an "open book" format.
2024 Referee Test Part 1
2024 Referee Test Part 2
2024 Referee Test Part 3
** UPDATED INFORMATION ON THE SHORT-SIDED BUILD OUT LINE **
US SOCCER BUILD-OUT LINE MANDATE
There is a lot of information here. Please read and be familiar with the Laws of the Game. The more familiar you are with the LotG, the more confidence you will have in your decision making process. The AYSO links are presented here because they contain valuable information and a more youth orientated perspective.
Laws of the Game
FIFA- Laws of the Game
US Soccer – Laws of the Game(same as above but web based)
Download the IFAB (FIFA) Laws of the Game APP
Miscellaneous resources that have valuable information
Soccer Referee Classroom Training Slides
Referee One-Page Cheat Sheet This is a great printable to fold into your pocket and study from
Advice for New Referees – US Youth Soccer advice for new referees. A MUST READ
Ask a soccer referee– a nice blog with a question and answer format. Really good information. Can be somewhat difficult to navigate.
Web based training– test your knowledge with this fun interactive training
Respect the Ref – good advice from Mojo.com
The Rules of Youth Soccer – some rules explained from mojo.com. Some of them are a little out of date.
Dealing with Problems – practical advise for dealing with problem coaches/parents/players
How to become a soccer referee
Become a Florida Soccer Referee
Sample Test – click on theEntry Level Test (in the middle of the page)to test your knowledge
Quizzes– from the same site as above