Pat Smith
We are sad to report that Pat Smith passed this morning (12/7/2009) at his home in Callaway, Florida. He was 86. Services are planned for Saturday.
A short biography on Pat's soccer contributions is available at the following link.
2010 Advanced Referee Symposium
The Ohio South State Referee Committee will present an advanced referee symposium Saturday, March 6, 2010. The symposium will be held at Greene County Media, 595 Ledbetter Road, Xenia from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Information for New Referees (2010)
The U.S. Soccer Communications has assembled an "Information for New Referees" document to supplement classroom info.
Final Decision website offers Ohio South discount
Please follow the link for information about this exciting offer from Final Decision.
Referee Re-Certification Procedures for 2010
Please follow the link for information about re-certification for 2010.
OSSRC Referee Development Programs
Click here to read the flyer about the many opportunities available.
2009 Ken Conselyea Award
Congratulations to Charlie Keaney for being selected as the 2009 Ken Conselyea Award recipient. You can read his many accomplishments by clicking the following link:
Ohio South Referee to the National Championships
| Congratulations to Michelle Cowman who has been selected as one of the seven Referees, along with five ARs, from Region II to participate in the 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships to be held in Lancaster, MA on July 22-26. Based upon her hard work and her performance at the Region II Youth Soccer Championships held in Sioux Falls, SD in late June, Michelle earned a spot in the pool of referees that will be officiating in the National Championships. Michelle is a USSF Grade 5 referee, as well as a NISOA referee, who resides in and primarily officiates in the Greater Columbus area. |  |
SOASA announces 2008 Adult Referee of the Year
2008 ADULT REFEREE OF THE YEAR
HILARIO (CHICO) GRAJEDA
The Southern Ohio Adult Soccer Association proudly announces Hilario (Chico) Grajeda as the 2008 Adult Referee of the Year. He is widely regarded as the most accomplished referee in the state. He continues to referee at all levels locally although he has been officiating in the Major League Soccer for several years. He conducts training sessions for all of the local officials who wish to improve their fitness. He, along with Mike Salyers (a former National Adult Referee of the Year) organizes and conducts high level officiating academies at local tournaments. He also volunteers to assist the SOASA in many different activities. He has become an invaluable asset to the soccer community.
2010 OSSRC Re-Certification Requirements
Please follow the link for information about re-certification for 2010.
Youth Regionals
The following officials will represent Ohio South at the Youth Regional in Sioux Fall, SD from June 19 to 24, 2009:
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Head Injuries Memorandum
Click here to read the memorandum put out by Alfred Kleinaitis, U.S. Soccer Manager of Referee Development and Education.
Referee Day at the Crew
OSSRC, OHSAA, and OCSOA present Referees Day at the Crew on Wednesday May 27, 2009. More information is available by following this link.
Offside Memorandum
Click here to read the memorandum put out by Alfred Kleinaitis, U.S. Soccer Manager of Referee Development and Education.
State Cup Assignors:
The following individuals are responsible for assigning the State Cup matches:
Cincinnati: Charlie Keaney or Bob Holwadel
Columbus: Michael Socolik or Connie Shields
Dayton: Michael Goenner or Bob Wright
Semi and Finals: Rob Lowe
In honor of Al...
OSSRC and SOASA have purchased a brick at the National Soccer Hall of Fame to honor Al O’Campo.
It can be viewed by clicking on the following link: Click here
Advanced Referee Training
The OSSRC presents advanced referee training to be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 9:30 AM at Greene County Media.
Al O’Campo Memorial Tribute
1954 - 2009
Cincinnati, Ohio
Al O’Campo was a well-respected and accomplished soccer official at all levels of the game, who never failed to brighten the lives of those he met. He had been associated with the game of soccer as a player, referee, assessor, mentor, administrator and parent for over 25 years.
Al was a registered USSF State Referee, State Assessor and Assignor in Ohio South, as well as a certified Ohio High School and NISOA collegiate soccer official. He was often assigned to work the more difficult high-level matches at all levels due both to his match personality and his ability to adjust to conditions and level of match play.
At the same time Al also served his Cincinnati soccer family at many different levels, including as Referee Assignor for the Cincinnati Adult Amateur League and Blue Chip Showcase Classic for the past several years. Previously, he had spent a few years as an officer and subsequently as President of the SouthWest Ohio Soccer Officials Association (SWOSOA).
As an official, assessor or mentor, he taught by example without being demeaning and without the burden of an inflated ego. Al was just as comfortable (and just as eager) refereeing a high level adult match as with running a line on a 10-year old youth match. His enthusiasm was contagious and genuine. He thoroughly enjoyed his involvement in each game, no matter his role, and was a true ambassador for all those involved be they players, coaches, officials, administrators or spectators.
As paraphrased in a recent e-mail ….. Al's own sense of humor continued to the end when he stated "God needed a good referee"!!! He was truly a "player/coach’s referee", as he got along well with everyone he met. He was fair, honest and always gave his best. When he made a mistake, he admitted so and moved on.
Al will be sorely missed by all those who knew him, but his fun-loving presence, engaging personality and steadfast inner resolve will remain with us forever. May he rest in peace!!
Memorials may be made to the Al O’Campo Soccer Foundation, 9164 Cherry Blossom Ln., Cincinnati, OH 45231.
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