Information for 2023/2024 Season

A message from the ref admin regarding

Law Changes/Training/Mentors/Etc.

Welcome to the home of AYSO Referees for Region 1112, serving Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding towns and rural areas!

Click the links above to find helpful documents, and links to useful information for improving your knowledge of the game. Visit the forum, create a login, and interact with other referees. Ask questions in the forum or use the Contact Us link to send a message to the Regional Referee Administrator.

We always need more referees and better referees! Check the Training page for more information!

Referee Code of Conduct

Always remember that the game is for the players. Player safety and fair play comes first.
Study and learn the Laws of the Game and understand the "spirit" of the Laws. Help fellow referees do the same.
Encourage and enforce the AYSO philosophies of "Everyone Plays", "Positive Coaching" and "Good Sportsmanship".
Respect other referees' decisions, and do not publicly criticize another official. EVER!
Wear the proper uniform and keep it in good condition.
Maintain good physical condition so you can keep up with the action.
Stay calm when confronted with emotional reactions from players, coaches, parents, and spectators.
Support good sportsmanship with a kind word to players, coaches and parents of both teams when deserved.
Always be fair and impartial, avoiding conflicts of interest. Decisions based on personal bias are dishonest and unacceptable.

Information for 2023/2024 Season

Referee Code of Conduct

Always remember that the game is for the players. Player safety and fair play comes first.

Study and learn the Laws of the Game and understand the "spirit" of the Laws. Help fellow referees do the same.

Encourage and enforce the AYSO philosophies of "Everyone Plays", "Positive Coaching" and "Good Sportsmanship".

Respect other referees' decisions, and do not publicly criticize another official. EVER!

Wear the proper uniform and keep it in good condition.

Maintain good physical condition so you can keep up with the action.

Stay calm when confronted with emotional reactions from players, coaches, parents, and spectators.

Support good sportsmanship with a kind word to players, coaches and parents of both teams when deserved.

Always be fair and impartial, avoiding conflicts of interest. Decisions based on personal bias are dishonest and unacceptable.