Hello AYSO Families!

The Spring season will be starting on March 22nd and in order for the kids to play, we need a reliable crew of knowledgeable referees to ensure that games are safe, fair, and fun. We have a few fantastic referees that help out year after year, but we need more volunteers. 

That's where YOU come in. Everyone is invited to participate and to help the Ojai soccer community thrive. Youth referees are encouraged.

The rules for 5v5 are simple; there are no throw-ins, there is no need to keep track of substitutions, and (best of all) there is no offside! The full Rules and Information are located below. 

Now is the time to step up and become involved. Spring is a great time to dip your toe in and try refereeing! Even if you don't want to referee actual games, taking the free referee training course just to better understand the rules of the game is a great idea. Not to mention how important volunteer referees become as your kids progress into the older divisions for the fall season. We will be holding a 5v5 referee training session on Tuesday, March 18th starting at 6pm at Coffee Connection in Meiners Oaks. A second training session will be held on Monday, March 24th, location and time TBD. 

Let me know if you plan to attend, and feel free to reach out with any questions. 

Thanks - 

Philip Bagley
Referee Administrator
[email protected]