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Rec Soccer Referee Program

At A Glance

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Ages 12 thru adult
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.
* Free to Sign Up
* Referees must purchase an OYAA referee shirt.
* Referees required to have their own whistle and watch


Spring 2023 Season --  Referee Training Classes Are Completed!

The Spring 2023 OYAA Soccer referee classes have concluded. 
The Fall 2023 season classes will be offered at the end of July/ early August.

The Spring 2023 OYAA Soccer season begins on Saturday, April 8, 2023; ends on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Click HERE to view the season calendar.  The Fall 2023 season dates will be announced in May 2023.


QUESTIONS:  Email OYAA Director Mike Lentz



Referee Quick Link Resources
   

    Field Maps - Spring 2023 - click HERE   

    Referee FAQ document - click HERE   

    Referee Game Cards = click
HERE
   
    Referees will Sign up for Games using =  ArbiterSports.com

     Referee Training Documents (will be shared during the referee training classes)


Referee Shirts
Referees will be asked to purchase a game-day referee shirt.  Cost is $12.00  Referees who purchased the new Black Moisture wicking shirt in the Spring 2022 or Fall 2022 do not need to purchase another shirt.  If you are an USSF grade 8 (or higher) referee you can wear your referee shirt (and badge) and you do not need a OYAA issued referee shirt unless you want to order one.


Game Signup

Schedules will posted on the Arbiter Sports site for referees to pick dates, times and locations that work for their personal schedules. Referees will learn how to create an account and sign-up for games as part of the training classes. 


** Class information **

The OYAA Soccer referee program is open to new and experienced youth and adults. 

Referee Status: Individuals who have
   -- 0 seasons of experience with OYAA = NEW... must attend the Monday, March 13th class.
   -- 1 season of experience are required to attend the Monday, March 13th class.
   -- 2+ seasons are asked to attend one of the refresher classes
   -- Earned the USSF referee, Grade8 certification for 2023 are asked to attend one of the refresher classes

NEW Referee Class: 
Individuals with no previous soccer officiating experience. Must turn 12yrs old by 4/8/23.
The March 13th referee training class is closed.  We have reached classroom capacity.  If you are interested in becoming a referee, please email [email protected] to be placed on the waitlist for March 13th.  If there is enough interest, we may offer another class later in March.

   CLOSED -- Class Option 1:  Monday, March 13th.     6:00 to 8:45 PM

Returning Referee Class:  
Individuals who have officiated 1 season with OYAA Soccer (Spring or Fall 2022)
The March 13th referee training class is closed.  We have reached classroom capacity.  If you are interested in becoming a referee, please email [email protected] to be placed on the waitlist for March 13th.  If there is enough interest, we may offer another class later in March.

   CLOSED -- Class Option 1:  Monday, March 13th.     6:00 to 8:45 PM

Returning Referee Refresher Class:
  Individuals who have officiated 2+ seasons with OYAA Soccer

   Completed.  Class Option 1:  Monday, February 27th.     6:00 to 7:15 PM
   Completed.  Class Option 2:  Monday, February 27th.     7:30 to 8:45 PM
   Completed.  Class Option 3:  Thursday, March 2nd.         6:00 to 7:15 PM
 

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