Since its expansion in 200x to include the previously separately published Safe Haven Manual, the
AYSO Guidance for Referees and Coaches is likely the most important, most viewed and most used by all the volunteers in AYSO. The book is a must read for any referee and coach volunteer in AYSO.
Latest Table of Contents (2009)
- AYSO Basic Soccer Rules
- previously named The Spirit of the Game and Philosophy of Refereeing
- National Rules And Regulations 2008-2009 *
- Short-Sided Games Guide for Referees *
- Safe Haven Manual *
- Frequently Asked Questions
Items
bolded are unique to this book and a must read.
Items marked with an asterisk (*) are separately published and included in this document for convenience. The latest version in effect may not be the one in the document.
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