In person training will be held at the soccer complex at 9799 Military Trail (not the football/baseball fields)
Academic Training - Spring TBD
Field Training - Spring - TBD - 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 Some of them are a little out of date.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

Soccer Glossary of Terms - common terms used on the playground and in official matches.  Some of the terms are outdated such as "high kick", but will help a novice get most of the lingo.

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