New Website Feature
There is a new feature available on OSSRC.com. You can now request your assessments in one easy step. It is available under the member's menu when you login. Click here for user instructions.
Padded Goal Structures
U.S. Soccer has issued a memorandum concerning the use of padded goals in matches. Click the following link to read the entire memorandum.
The OSSRC recognizes Mike Goenner
Mike Goenner has been awarded the 2008 recipient of the Ken Conselyea Award. Read more about Mike by clicking on the following link:
Referee Night at the Crew
The OSSRC and the OHSAA present Referee Night at the Crew. The game will be Thursday, 17 July 2008 at 8:00 PM. The Crew will take on the Kansas City Wizards at the Crew Stadium.
The OSSRC recognizes Ken Conselyea
Ken Conselyea is an individual who has provided exceptional service to the game of soccer as a referee, instructor, assessor, mentor, administrator and assignor to Ohio South and to the Region II Referee Program.
New OSI Referee Uniform Frequently Asked Questions
CHICAGO (January 18, 2008) - For several years now, U.S. Soccer and Official Sports International, its referee uniform supplier have been receiving feedback that it was time for a “fresh” uniform design and more color choices. The international standard for new design and colors revolves around the World Cup and is every four years, but there are a number of countries that introduce new designs each year.
Advanced Referee Seminar
The OSSRC presents an advanced referee seminar to be held Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 9:30 AM at the Wayne High School Auditorium.
Referee Re-Registration Procedures for 2008
To: All Referees, Assessors, Instructors and assignors
Please follow the link for information in re-registering for 2008.
PREMIER REPORT: Bad precedent set by Hackett in incident involving Styles
LONDON — Rob Styles went to work last Sunday and made a human error.
Unfortunately for Styles he is a Premier League referee and they are not permitted to get anything wrong without public examination and humiliation.
2008 Referee Recertification
Details have been released concerning the 2008 referee recertification clinics have been released.
Hall of Fame
The first Annual Southern Ohio Adult Soccer Association Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Sunday September 2, 2007 at the Columbus Crew Soccer Stadium. The inductees are:
- Dr. Nick Capurro, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Paul Scheurmann, Novara, Italy
- Patrick Smith, Panama City, Florida
- Vince Pecararo, Ormond Beach, Florida
- Herman Kraft, Brookville, Ohio
- Jack Hermans, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Carl Wright, Huber Heights, Ohio
- Roland Bedard, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Dave Long, Dayton, Ohio
Read the official press release from the Columbus Crew Click here.
From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center
All Referees, Assessors, and Instructors, please read these guidelines issued July 26, 2007 from Alfred Kleinaitis, Manager of Referee Development and Education, on offside and interfering with play.
OSSRC Announces Adult Referee of the Year
The Ohio South State Referee Committee announced that Ted Patterson has been neamed as the Adult Referee of the Year.
OSSRC Announces Youth Referees of the Year
The Ohio South State Referee Committee announced that Brittany Lyn Goode and Casey Evan Leet as Ohio South Youth Soccer Association Female and Male Youth Referees of the Year. The two were each presented with a certificate and a referee gear bag.
Brittany Goode is a sophomore at Springboro High School. Miss Goode hopes to study accounting in college after graduation.
Her parents are Tim and Michelle Goode of Springboro, Ohio. Brittany has an older sister Jade, 18.
Casey Evan Leet took top honors this year as the Male Youth Referee of the Year. Casey is a freshman at Wright State University. He is also employed by Tim Horton Coffee Shops.
When asked about his thoughts on being a soccer referee, Casey said, "I like refereeing because it is a sport that I love to be around. I like playing it, watching it and refereeing it. You never get bored when you are out there on the field and there is nothing more exciting than a close game coming down to the wire. The thing I like best about being a referee has to be when your crew calls a good game and gets complemented by both coaches. I want to continue to referee for as long as I can."
Casey Leet's parents are Roger and Belinda Leet of Bellbrook, Ohio. Casey has two older sisters, Allison, 21, and Jennifer Amrine, 27.
The Youth Referees of the Year are selected by DASOA officers based upon recommendations of peers, their dedication to the game and evaluations of their on-field performance by USSF Assessors. The Awards were presented during the Dayton Area Soccer Officials Association (DASOA) Annual General Meeting held on January 17th at Fairborn High School in Fairborn, Ohio.
Attention League Directors, Presidents, Assignors, Tournament Directors, and Tournament Assignors
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) has a mandatory policy that only certified and registered Referee Assignors may appoint or assign referees to USSF competitive matches. This applies to both USSF league play (Amateur and Youth Select) and all USSF tournaments.
The Ohio South State Referee Committee (OSSRC) has scheduled the 2007 Assignor Training Clinic...
Congratulations to Ohio South!
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A round of applause to everyone that made it through the tiring six days of fun, aching muscles, private jokes, early mornings, late nights, rain, sun, and genuine madness at the Youth Regionals. Congratulations to everyone for all of your dedicated hard work and accomplishments. A big Congratulations to Rob Lowe and Robert Hope for being selected to the Nationals in Des Moines. |
Determining a Winner in State Cup Matches
Referees:
There has been some confusion regarding the determining of a winner in a US Youth Soccer Ohio
South State Cup Match. FIFA and USSF have determined that OSYSA may not use "Golden Goal" in
determining a winner.
If a game is tied after regulation time 2 overtime periods must be played in their entirety. If the match is still tied, kicks from the mark shall be used to determine the winner.
There may be several versions of prior rules in the possession of coaches, administrators, etc. Disregard any references (implied or stated) of "Golden Goal".
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Jim Martella, OSYSA
Welcome to OSSRC
Ohio South State Referee Committee welcomes all our members to our web site. This web site will provide our members, over 3000 the opportunity to share information from local, state, regional and national program.
- Our instructors will give you the best materials available at the entry level referee course, advanced course, recertification clinic and monthly meetings.
- Our assessors will help you improve your skill on the field. They will give you constructive feedback after your game.
- Our assignors will assign you games at your skill level.
- Our administrators will provide all the materials to make your job easier.
This web site is for all our members and we want you to enjoy it.
We provide services to all leagues in Ohio South:
- Adult leagues
- Youth Leagues
- Recreation Leagues
- Pro Leagues
Ken Baldeosingh
State Referee Administrator
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Why the Heck Didn't He Call That!
The Laws of the Game describe fouls and misconduct in very simple terms.More >