How do you become a soccer referee in Ohio?

The Ohio South State Referee Committee (OSSRC) will be offering an entry level soccer officials training and certification at the Groveport Recreation Center . Participants must be at least 14 years old by the end of 2020 and complete all online course work, and attend 1 day of in person training to become certified.

How old do you have to be to referee soccer in Ohio?

13 years old
Q: How old do I need to be to become a referee? A: The Ohio South State Referee Committee requires you be 13 years old during the calendar year of registration to become a referee.

Who is the district referee for Ohio Soccer?

Contact your area DRA (District Referee Administrator) – Listed under the Administration tab / Board Members Tab on this page. ALL REFEREES MUST FOLLOW THE US Soccer, CDC, and State of Ohio guidelines regarding COVID-19 Pandemic. Are referees covered if our state resumes play?

How to become a referee in the United States?

Click above and use coupon code USA18 for additional discount! You become a referee by attending and successfully completing a referee training course. U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) authorized two entry-level referee certifications: Recreational Referee Grade 9 and Referee Grade 8. However, Referee Grade 8 entry level is the most popular.

How often do referees need to be assessed in Ohio?

Grade seven referees are required to be assessed biannually and State level referees need to be assessed annually. Referees who wish to upgrade to grade seven or higher must also be assessed as part of the upgrade process. Referee assessments in Ohio North are managed (coordinated) by the State Director of Assessment (SDA).

Do you have to follow US Soccer guidelines?

ALL REFEREES MUST FOLLOW THE US Soccer, CDC, and State of Ohio guidelines regarding COVID-19 Pandemic. Are referees covered if our state resumes play?