About CAFLA – CAFLA

BACKGROUND

Colegio de Arbitros de Futbol de Los Angeles (CAFLA) is a non-profit soccer referee organization founded on March 23rd, 1962 by Mr. Ricardo Barbas Tamayo (1940-2018) and other former professional soccer referees.

In 1994, CAFLA was incorporated as an official non-profit organization in the City of Commerce by Mr. Arturo Angeles and since then has been legally known as CAFLA, Inc.

Mr. Ricardo Barba Tamayo, CAFLA Founder — Mr. Ricardo Barba Tamayo (c. 1970) dressed in the soccer referee uniform of the time.

Official CAFLA document from 1976 — Official document presented to the CAFLA Board in 1976. This document names all the presidents and founding members from 1962.

VISION

The focus of CAFLA is to develop individuals who demonstrate an interest in officiation soccer to become the best referees they can be based on their abilities.

MISSION

To develop soccer referees, instructors, and assessors by promoting the study, understanding, and proper application of the Laws of the Game.

CORE VALUES

DEVELOP
Referees, Assessors, and Instructors
TEACH and INSTRUCT
Current Laws of the Game and officiating procedures
PROMOTE
Referee Activities and events
MAINTAIN
Unity, partnership with all other referee organizations and leagues
Affiliation with the US Soccer Federation (USSF) and Cal South

OBJECTIVES

Develop referees, with the desire, commitment, and dedication to officiate with similar manner at all levels of the game competition.
Prepare referees to be recognized as CAFLA referees.