Important Information for Referees

The OSSRC website (ossrc.com) is where your work (OSSRC profile) will be reviewed by Administrators: US Soccer License and NFHS Concussion upload. IT TAKES UP TO 14 DAYS for the US Soccer and OSSRC to complete the sync process, your admin to review your profile, and a badge to sent to you via US Postal Mail. Badges will be mailed once you have completed all requirements. Every failure to complete requirements will result in a week “stall” in the process.

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Referee Development Opportunities

Advanced Academy - CPSL on Sunday, October 20th

The Advanced Referee Program provides targeted instruction and training for match officials who seek to improve their knowledge and skill in officiating soccer, and serves as the pathway for officials who are interested in officiating at the professional level.

The Advanced Academy is for Referees with extensive experience and passing the Intermediate Academy. This is an opportunity to officiate matches at a tournament while receiving high-level coaching and feedback from registered US Soccer Referee Mentors/Coaches.

Academy Information:

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Location: Cooper Park, 5740 Cooper Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Game times: 10:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm
*game times may be 10:00 am, 12:15 pm and 2:30 pm for debriefing
League: CPSL (Columbus Premier Soccer League)
Game Fees: Academy participants are paid regular game fees

Prerequisites for Academy:
● Completion of the Intermediate Academy
● Minimum of 18 years old
● Must be a current Grade 8/8+ Referee for at least a year

Upgrade Requirement:
For those Referees interested in upgrading to a Grade R6 Regional Referee, it is required to attend an Advanced Academy and be recommended for Advancement.

Focus Skills:
● Match Control
● Interaction with Participants
● Game Management
● Teamwork and Communication
● Positioning and Movement

Is attendance on all day/s of an Academy required?
Yes, Advanced Academy Referees need to participate in most of the day on Sunday.

Is an Application or Interest Form Required?
Yes. Please fill out one form outlining your qualifications and experience. Not all applicants will be accepted, there are limited spots available. If accepted, you will be contacted through email by the Academy.

Application Interest Form (CLICK HERE)

For additional information please contact:

Michelle McCoy
Director of Academies
ossrcacademies@gmail.com

Beginner Academy at MUM Cup - Sept. 21-22

Who can participate? Referees with 1-3 years of experience have an opportunity to officiate matches at a tournament while receiving coaching and feedback from registered US Soccer Referee Mentors/Coaches.

Tournament details:
Sept. 21-22, 2024 – MUM Cup (Tipp City, Ohio) v9 matches Game times are:
Saturday 8:30AM...9:45…11AM…1:30…2:45….4PM…5:15 PM and Sunday 8:30 AM…9:45…11AM…1:30 PM (FINAL)

Contact:
Michelle McCoy, ossrcacademies@gmail.com
Maggie Short, mshort75@sbcglobal.net

Target Audience:
- Referees with 1-3 years experience

Focus Skills:
Match Operations
Basic Mechanics & Conduct

Is attendance on all days of an academy weekend required?
No, the academies can work with a referee to schedule matches. Half-days are preferred as a minimum.

For additional information please contact:
Director of Academies - Michelle McCoy
ossrcacademies@gmail.com

Dayton Fitness Test

Last fitness test in 2024
Will be scheduled and posted here.

Concussion Training

The NFHS has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports. This course highlights the impact of sports-related concussion on athletes, teaches how to recognize a suspected concussion, and provides protocols to manage a suspected concussion with steps to help players return to play safely after a concussion. Each state's requirements for concussion management are included as part of the course.

A Spanish track is also available for this course.

(Click Here to go to NFHS Learning Center)

HOW DO I GET A GAME ASSIGNMENT? WHAT SHOULD I DO?

1.  Through thgameschedule.com - click on the GAME ASSIGNMENT tab (left column) on this page.

2.  Contact OHS assignors - click on the assigning tab on the top and lookup an assignor.

3.  Contact your area DRA (District Referee Administrator) - Listed under the Administration tab / Board Members Tab on this page.

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