Ken Aston Soccer Referee Camps
Chapman University, 1 University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
About
Ken Aston Soccer Referee Camps offers the Intermediate Referee Course, the Advanced Referee Course, the National Referee Course, the Referee Instructor Course, the Assessor Course, the National Assessor Course, and the Advanced Referee Instructor Course. It is a residential camp for referees from around the country, and the page says attendees socialize and discuss officiating skills and the Laws of the Game with experienced staff. The camp is listed for ages 14 to 19.
Programs
- Intermediate Referee Course — This course enriches and builds upon the foundation training provided at the Regional Referee level.
- Advanced Referee Course — This course builds upon the training and experience of the Intermediate Referee with an emphasis on...
- National Referee Course — This course is the top-level officiating course offered by AYSO. It takes the Advanced Referee to a higher level of...
- Referee Instructor Course — This course is the introductory training opportunity for those seeking to become Lead Referee Instructors authorized to...
- Assessor Course — This course meets the training requirements to become a Referee Assessor by teaching the technical aspects of evaluating and assessing the officiating skills of...
- National Assessor Course — Existing Referee Assessors learn the psychology of interacting with and assessing the ability of experienced referees who...
- Advanced Referee Instructor Course — This course is the training opportunity for those seeking to be authorized to lead the Advanced Referee Course...
At a glance
- Ages: 14–18 years old
About the provider
The page states that Ken Aston Soccer Referee Camp is in honor of Ken Aston’s 21 years as principal instructor. It also says Principal Guest Instructor Brian Hall began officiating at age 14 with AYSO, became a FIFA referee in 1992, was on the FIFA International Referees List for 15 years through 2007, was the first U.S.-born FIFA referee selected to officiate in the FIFA World Cup, and received the Eddie Pearson award.
What families say
“The Ken Aston camp was a great experience from many perspectives. First, you get to meet many interesting folks who all have a common interest. Second, the information shared helps you have the chance to grow your game. The opportunity to listen to rule interpretations and application from other areas help increase your view of the game. A great way to improve your skills.” — Steve Morgan, Torrance, CA
“Great camp, useful for game management and foul recognition. Outstanding organization, friendly and knowledgeable instructors. Plus, I won a prize at the Saturday evening competition!” — Yannis Yortsos, San Marino, CA
Last updated October 29, 2026.
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