Left. to Right: AR1 - Kevin Pond (AZ), 4th - Alli Oldenburg (NV), REF - Kevin Allen, and AR2 - Sam Williamson prior to a Far West Regionals match held at Reach 11 in June 2012.
Referees who wish to work youth games in Arizona must comply
with additional requirements to ensure the safety of our
youth participants. Both adult and youth referees are
subject to these requirements. For details on how to
comply with these requirements, go to Youth Game Referees on
this website. Read more >>
FITNESS TESTS SCHEDULED IN APRIL... ALL GRADES 7, 6, and 5
who have not taken a fitness test within the last 12 months,
MUST take one to retain their grade level. Fitness test is
also required for referees who wish to apply for
Regionals. Please sign up NOW on the Classes and Clinics
page. The next Phoenix test is scheduled for* TUES, APRIL
30*, and Tucson test dates are Wed, April 17, and Sat, April
27.Read more >>
Concussions are serious business. Arizona Youth Soccer
Association has a mandatory Concussion Policy for youth
games. AYSA Head Injury Guidelines. AYSA Concussion
Policy. Players showing signs of concussion must be
removed from play immediately. Continuing to play with a
concussion poses an increased risk of significant damage for
some time after that concussion occurs, particularly if the
athlete suffers another concussion before fully recovering
from the first one. This can lead to prolonged recovery, or
even to severe brain swelling with devastating and even
fatal consequences.Read more >>
Arizona Youth Referee of the Year were announced during the
2012 Far West Regionals in Phoenix, AZ and awarded to Danny
Sardina (Male) and Hannah Hartke (Female) for 2012.Read more >>