At A Glance
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Ages 12 thru adult
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OYAA Referee Training
* required for all referees
* Spring Season Training - Early March
* Fall Season Training - Early August
See Below for Specific Days/times for each season.
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* Free to Sign Up
* Referees must purchase an OYAA referee shirt.
* Referees required to have their own whistle
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Spring 2022 Season -- Referee Training Classes
Referee classes are open to new and experienced youth and adults. Individuals interested in being a referee for the Spring 2022 OYAA recreational program are asked to attend 1 of the three classes listed below. Referees MUST complete the date-specific Google Sign-up form to attend the class. Class sizes are limited to 40 people per class.
The OYAA Soccer season begins on Saturday, April 9th; ends on Saturday, May 21st. Click HERE to view the season calendar.
QUESTIONS: Email Mike Lentz
Sign Up is Open!! Class Options: classes held at SuperKick 409 Orangepoint Drive, Lewis Center, OH 43035
* Class Option #1: Sunday, March 13th. 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Sign-up HERE for March 13th MAX class size = 40 people
* Class Option #2: Wednesday, March 23rd 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Sign-up HERE for March 23rd MAX class size = 40 people
* Class Option #3: Monday, March 28th 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Sign-up HERE for March 28th MAX class size = 40 people
Referee Status
Whether you are a new or returning official to the OYAA Rec Soccer Referee program, attendance at one of the meetings may be required. Check-in will open 30 minutes prior to the start time so plan to be early. USSF-licensed referees or returning OYAA referees WITH AT LEAST 3 SEASONS OF CONTINUOUS EXPERIENCE will need to stay for the first hour of the meeting. Attendees should bring a notepad and pen or pencil. There will be a short test at the end of class to review material and assess game knowledge.
Referee Quick Link Resources
Referee FAQ document - click HERE
Referee Game Cards = click HERE
Referees will Sign up for Games using = ArbiterSports.com
Referee Training Documents
Laws of the Game - Field of Play Laws of the Game - Fouls & Misconduct Laws of the Game - Offsides Laws of the Game - Your in Control
Referee Shirts
Referees will be asked to purchase a game-day referee shirt. Cost is $12.00 Referees who purchased a shirt in the Fall 2021 do not need to purchase another shirt. If you are an USSF grade 8 (or higher) referee you can wear your referee shirt and you do not need a OYAA issued referee shirt unless you want to order one.
Game Signup
Schedules will post on the Arbiter Sports site for referees to pick dates, times and locations that work for their personal schedules. Referees will be informed at the preseason meetings and via email when games will be available for sign up. New referees will be provided information at the meeting on registering for Arbiter.