AYSO Referee Certification Level | U.S. Soccer Referee Certification Level |
Regional Referee (no cross-certification) | Grade 9 (no cross-certification) |
Intermediate Referee to USSF Grade 8 | Grade 8 to AYSO Regional |
Advanced Referee to USSF Grade 8 | Grade 7 to AYSO Intermediate |
National Referee to USSF Grade 8 | Grade 6 (and above) to AYSO Advanced |