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 2021 Season -- Referee Training Classes
* Virtual Class Schedule & Zoom Links HERE
* Sign-up to attend a class HERE
-note: there is no "attendance limit" for the virtual classes; completing this form helps us communicate Spring 2021 information in the future.
Class Handouts - Below are links to the Handouts used during the referee virtual training classes
Handout #1 = REFEREE FAQ
Handout #2 = Meeting Agenda
Game Cards = click HERE
Sign up for Games = 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
If you have any questions leading up to the training classes, please email Michelle Davies.
September 19 - Opening Day of Games.
* The goal is to play 8 games. 7 weekends and 1 midweek game.
* Game Sign-ups will begin on Tuesday, September 15th
* The first Saturday of games will be September 19th.
Season Game Dates (Saturdays)
* September: 19, 26
* October: 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
* Weekday games have not been determined yet by grade level
Whether new or returning to the OYAA Rec Soccer Referee program, attendance at one of the meetings is required. Sign-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 4 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
Forms
Game cards -
Soccer Referee Program
Welcome to the Soccer Referee page where information for both new and experienced referees will be provided. The program teaches new referees of all ages the ins and outs of officiating the game while earning some spending money. In addition to posting training meeting information for OYAA Soccer Referee program, area USSF licensing training class announcements will be posted for those looking to advance their skills.
Additionally check this site for instructional links and videos on topics such as rules clarifications, inclement weather determinations, handling poor coach or parent behavior, player injury stoppages, etc... Check the site occasionally to be sure not to miss a thing!
* NEW for Fall 2020... Referee Shirts in Fall 2020
All referees (new or returning) will need to purchase a new game-day referee shirt. We are upgrading the shirts to an athletic, moisture wicking top so referees are more comfortable while officiating games. 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.