Referee Training

Learn how to become an Assistant Referee (AR) and support fair, fun, and well-run game days at LNYSA.

Learn How to Become an Assistant Referee

Interested in learning more about the game and supporting LNYSA in a meaningful way? Each season, parents, players, and volunteers step onto the field as Assistant Referees (ARs)—and many quickly become confident contributors to match day success.

Most volunteers begin by attending LNYSA’s one-hour, on-field Assistant Referee training class. It is simple, approachable, and a great way to get involved.

Parent Volunteer Option

Player parents: Serving as an Assistant Referee during games this season can fulfill your volunteer commitment within our community-supported organization.

Why Become an Assistant Referee?

• Learn the Laws of the Game from a new perspective
• Support fair play and a positive match environment
• Give back to the LNYSA community
• Fulfill your volunteer requirement in a meaningful way
• No prior refereeing experience is required

Who Should Attend?

This training is a great fit for:

• Parents looking for a meaningful volunteer role
• Players who want to better understand the game
• Volunteers who want to support LNYSA game days
• Already certified referees who would like a refresher

What You’ll Learn

• The basic responsibilities of an Assistant Referee
• How to signal for offside, ball out of play, and direction of restart
• How to support the center referee during games
• How to help create a calm, fair, and positive game-day environment

How to Sign Up

To attend an upcoming one-hour, field-based Assistant Referee training, please email our Director of Referees:

Mac Vazehgoo
📧 [email protected]

Training dates, times, and locations will be shared by email.

Quick Summary

• Training is only about 1 hour
• It is field-based and practical
• No prior referee experience is needed
• It is a great way to support LNYSA and learn more about the game

Ready to Get Started?

Thank you for helping make LNYSA game days possible. Your support makes a real difference on and off the field.