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WHAT YOU NEED
TO KNOW
WHAT YOU NEED TO
KNOW
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WHAT IS OHSAA?
WHAT OHSAA DOES
ASSIGNERS: GAMES & CONTACT
LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS: GETTING ALONG
MEETINGS: STATE & LOCAL
RENEWALS & UPGRADING: DOING IT
OFFICIAL REPORTS: THE FINAL DUTY
myOHSAA AND CONTRACTS
OHIO HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
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FOUNDED IN 1907
833 MEMBER HIGH SCHOOLS
832 MEMBER MIDDLE SCHOOLS
ALL 88 COUNTIES  6 DISTRICTS
TOURNAMENTS IN 25 SPORTS
PRIVATE, NONPROFIT CORP.
THE DISTRICTS
OHSAA’S MISSION
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REGULATE & ADMINISTER COMPETITION
FAIRNESS
PROMOTION OF PARTICIPATION VALUES
RECOGNIZE & PROMOTE:
ACADEMICS, SAFETY, GOOD
CITIZENSHIP & LIFELONG VALUES
DISTRICT ATHLETIC
BOARDS
ORGANIZE SECTIONAL AND
DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS
 PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS
ASSIGNED BY OHSAA
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
STATE HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATIONS
OFFICIALS’ CODE OF ETHICS:
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WE PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATION
WE MUST EXERCISE GREAT SELFDISCIPLINE
MASTER RULES & MECHANICS
WE WORK WITH OHSAA
BE HONORABLE IN ALL DEALINGS
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
STATE HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATIONS
• PREPARE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY
• DRESS APPROPRIATELY
• BE ON TIME
• BE PROFESSIONAL
• WE INFLUENCE PARTICIPANT CONDUCT
• ENFORCE THE RULES
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
STATE HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATIONS
• MAKE CONTEST SAFE
• SAFE PLAYING FIELD &
EQUIPMENT
• BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE
EMERGENCIES
OHSAA’S COVENANT
1. NONDISCRIMINATORY, PERFORMANCEBASED ASSIGNMENTS & ADVANCEMENT
2. EFFECTIVE SECURITY AT CONTESTS
3. SUPPORT DIMINISHING LIABILITY
4. ADVANCE NOTICE OF WHAT IS
EXPECTED OF OFFICIALS
5. FAIR TREATMENT DURING
INVESTIGATION
CRIMINAL CONDUCT
NO LICENSE WILL BE ISSUED:
o UNREVERSED CONVICTION OF ANY FELONY
o MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION INVOLVING
ILLEGAL DRUGS UNTIL COMPLETION OF
SENTENCE, COMMUNITY CONTROL SANCTION
AND POSTRELEASE CONTROL
o MULTIPLE DUI/OMVI CONVICTIONS
o CURRENTLY SERVING A SENTENCE OR ON
PAROLE OR POSTRELEASE CONTROL FOR
OTHER THAN MINOR MISDEMEANORS
o APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT, HB VI(2)(D)
OTHER UNETHICAL
CONDUCT
EXAMPLES:
• FAILURE TO FILE OFFICIAL REPORT
• UNAPPROVED UNIFORM WORN
• CONFLICT OF INTEREST
• TOBACCO USE
• UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT TOWARD
PARTICIPANT OR SPECTATOR
ANNUAL RENEWAL
 WITHOUT PENALTY: JUNE 1-30
 $50 PENALTY: JULY 1-31
 NO RENEWAL AFTER JULY 31
 ON-LINE RENEWAL SAVES $$$
 ON-LINE CONCUSSION COURSE
EVERY 3 YEARS
ANNUAL MEETINGS
 YEAR OF ADULT EDUCATION CLASS
(INCLUDING BRIDGE COURSE):
NO STATE OR LOCAL MEETINGS
 SUBSEQUENT YEARS:
ONE (1) STATE RULES MEETING
FOUR (4) LOCAL RULES MEETINGS
ANNUAL MEETINGS
 YEAR OF OTHER STATE
RECIPROCITY:
ONE (1) STATE RULES MEETING
FOUR (4) LOCAL RULES MEETINGS
 SUBSEQUENT YEARS:
ONE (1) STATE RULES MEETING
FOUR (4) LOCAL RULES MEETINGS
ASSIGNERS
 ONLINE LIST AT myOHSAA
 CONTACT EACH ONE IN YOUR AREA
 INTRODUCE YOURSELF
 YOUR EXPERIENCE AS OFFICIAL, COACH,
PLAYER, COLLEGE, REC, USSF
 WHEN YOU ARE AVAILABLE
 CAN FILL IN AS EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTE?
 HOW FAR CAN YOU DRIVE?
 ASK HOW MATCHES ARE ASSIGNED
ASSIGNERS
 CANNOT CHARGE “BOOKING” FEES
 MAY BE PAID BY LEAGUE/SCHOOL
 CAN BE ELECTED BY LOCAL ASSN.
 CANNOT ESTABLISH MATCH FEES
 MAXIMUM $100 FINE PER VIOLATION
http://officials.myohssa.org/Logon
Log on
Username
Password
After Log-on: DASHBOARD
Official
YOUR HOME
REQUESTS
ASSIGNMENTS
IN BLUE BOX
YOUR
CALENDAR
MY PROFILE
 CLICK ON IT ON MENU ON LEFT
 CHECK AND CORRECT ALL DATA
 MAKE SURE OF EMAIL!!!!!!!!
 SHOWS LOCAL ASSN. MEMBERSHIP
 SHOWS LOCAL MTGS. ATTENDED
 SHOWS STATE MTG. ATTENDED
myOHSAA
 CONTACT: ANGIE LAWLER
 614.267.2502
 [email protected]
THE CONTRACT
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WHERE, WHEN, WHO, FEE
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OFFICIAL AGREES TO:
1) BE LICENSED
2) SHOW UP AND OFFICIATE
3) PAY FOR NOT SHOWING UP UNLESS
OTHERWISE AGREED
4) SUFFER OTHER DISCIPLINE FOR A NOSHOW
THE CONTRACT
5) PAY DAMAGES FOR RELEASE TO DO
ANOTHER MATCH &/OR DISCIPLINE
6) SCHOOL NOT REQUIRED TO PAY IF
CANCELLED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL FOR
WEATHER, EPIDEMIC OR OTHER
EMERGENCY
7) OFFICIAL DOES NOT HAVE TO OFFICIATE IF
TEAMS NOT THERE WITHIN 30 MINUTES,
UNLESS NOTIFIED OF LATE ARRIVAL
THE CONTRACT
8) CUTOFF DATE FOR ACCEPTANCE
9) OFFICIALS ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
10) USE RULES ADOPTED BY OHSAA + OHSAA
REGULATIONS
11) HONOR EACH CONTRACT ACCEPTED, EXCEPT
FOR ILLNESS, INJURY, FAMILY EMERGENCY
BEYOND CONTROL
12) EXEMPLARY CONDUCT CLAUSE
13) FAILURE TO HONOR CONTRACT WITHOUT
JUST CAUSE  DISCIPLINE
OFFICIALS REQUIRED
 VARSITY: MINIMUM OF TWO CLASS 1,
TWO CLASS 2 OR A COMBO
 RESERVE OR JV: SAME
 FRESHMAN OR MIDDLE SCHOOL: ONE
CLASS 1, 2 OR 3
 IF ONLY 1 OFFICIAL IS PRESENT,
CONTEST MAY BE PLAYED IF BOTH
COACHES + THE OFFICIAL AGREE
 CLUB LINES NOT PERMITTED!
REQUIRED UNIFORM
 PRIMARY JERSEY: GOLD WITH
BLACK STRIPES
 HEAD REFEREE MAY CHOOSE RED
OR BLACK IF CONTRASTS WITH
BOTH TEAMS
 ALL WEAR SAME SLEEVE LENGTH
REQUIRED UNIFORM
 ALL-BLACK SHORTS
 BLACK SHOES & SOCKS
 WEAR OHSAA PATCH ON LEFT
BREAST POCKET
 NO JEWELRY EXCEPT MEDICAL I.D.,
WEDDING BAND AND WATCH
MORE ON UNIFORM
 SOLID BLACK BASEBALL CAP
OPTIONAL
 JERSEY & SHORTS MAY CONTAIN
USSF LOGO
 USSF BLUE AND GREEN JERSEYS
ILLEGAL
REGULAR SEASON
INTERRUPTED MATCHES
 IF ONE HALF IS PLAYED, MATCH IS
COMPLETE … AND MAY NOT BE
COMPLETED AT A LATER DATE
 DO NOT HAVE TO START SECOND
HALF
INTERRUPTED MATCHES
If cannot complete on that day, it is
VERY important to record:
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Time of and reason for, stoppage
Who kicked off & defended which goal
Location & type of restart
Score at stoppage
Any Misconduct cards – give complete info
to Game Assigner that night
6. Send to A.D.’s of both schools
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IF LATER COMPLETED
1. Continue from point of interruption
2. Any ejected player or coach cannot
participate in the resumed game
3. Teams playing short, will continue
to play short
4. Rule 7-1-3 is in effect. A match
that does not reach halftime, can
be completed from the point of
interruption
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TOO MANY HALVES
PLAYERS:
1. 38 HALVES PER SEASON
2. 3 HALVES PER DAY
3. HOW TO HANDLE FOURTH HALF:
a) PLAYER IS RED-CARDED
b) TEAM PLAYS SHORTHANDED
c) FILE OFFICIAL REPORT
EJECTED PLAYER
 EJECTED STUDENT …. UNDER
SUPERVISION OF SCHOOL
PERSONNEL (4.5.4)
 CANNOT SEND STUDENT AWAY
EJECTED COACH
 MUST BE OUT OF SIGHT AND SOUND
OF PLAYING FIELD
 CANNOT COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY WITH TEAM OR
STAFF
 CANNOT GO TO SPECTATOR AREA
 PENALTY = FORFEITURE
EJECTED COACH
 TEAM MUST BE SUPERVISED BY
PERSON AUTHORIZED BY BOARD OF
EDUCATION, OR FORFEITURE:
GENERAL SPORTS REG. 13
 AUTHORIZED PERSON =
ASST. COACH FOR THAT TEAM,
A.D., PRINCIPAL OR ASST.
PRINCIPAL
NEW EJECTION FORM
EJECTION FORM USER’S GUIDE
 FOUND UNDER “EJECTION FORMS” ON YOUR
OHSAA DASHBOARD
 DOWNLOAD AND READ
 VERY EASY TO WORK WITH
EJECTION FORM: “HOW TO”
• ONCE AT YOUR DASHBOARD: “SUBMIT NEW
EJECTION FORM”
• CHOOSE SPORT
• CLICK “EVENT DATE” TO PULL UP CALENDAR
• CLICK “EVENT TIME” FOR DROP-DOWN MENU
• ENTER LOCATION
• SELECT SCHOOL BY TYPING IN NAME
• CLICK “ADD A SCHOOL” FOR THE OPPONENT
• CLICK “ADD AN OFFICIAL” TO PUT IN YOUR
COLEAGUES
MORE “HOW TO”
• CLICK “ADD A PERSON” TO SELECT THE
PERSON REPORTED
• SELECT TYPE OF REPORT
• ENTER DETAILS. BE THOROUGH!
• CLICK “SUBMIT”
• YOU ARE FINISHED
• OHSAA DOES THE REST
REPORTS
CAN ALSO BE USED FOR:
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EQUIPMENT
UNIFORMS
SEVERE INJURY
GOOD OR POOR SPORTSMANSHIP
FACILITY OR FIELD
OFFICIAL REPORTS
 USE ONE FORM PER SCHOOL
 EACH REPORT HAS A DOCUMENT
NUMBER
NOTE … THIS FORM IS NOT TO BE
USED FOR CONCUSSIONS
LEAVING CONTEST
TEAM LEAVING BEFORE END OF
CONTEST IN DISSATISFACTION
WITH OFFICIATING 
COACH DISCIPLINE
LEAVES TEAM AREA
MEMBER OF TEAM WHO LEAVES
TEAM AREA & ENTERS SPECTATOR
AREA TO ENGAGE IN ANY TYPE OF
CONFLICT 
STUDENT INELIGIBILFOR REMAINDER
OF SCHOOL YEAR
SCHOOL ON PROBATION PENDING
INVESTIGATION
UPGRADE TO CLASS 1
 WHY BOTHER?
 TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
 YOU WILL KNOW MORE
 YOU WILL GET BETTER
ASSIGNMENTS
UPGRADE TO CLASS 1
 2 YEARS’ SUCCESSIVE
EXPERIENCE
 SUBMIT APPLICATION THROUGH
LOCAL ASSOCIATION
 LOCAL ASSOCIATION
RECOMMNEDS
UPGRADE TO CLASS 1
DONE IN SAME CALENDAR YEAR
• PASS TWO ON-FIELD
OBSERVATIONS
• 80% ON CLOSED-BOOK RULES
• 80% ON CLOSED-BOOK
MECHANICS
• BOTH TESTS ONLINE
TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
2014 BOYS’ TOURNAMENT:
1)
2)
TEN (10) REGULAR SEASON BOYS’
VARSITY AS REFEREE OR A.R. IN 2014
PLUS TEN (10) IN 2013 REGULAR SEASON
2014 GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT:
1)
2)
TEN (10) REGULAR SEASON GIRLS’
VARSITY AS REFEREE OR A.R. IN 2014
PLUS TEN (10) IN 2013 REGULAR SEASON
TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
2014 BOYS’ OR GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT:
1)
QUALIFY FOR BOTH IF YOU OFFICIATE
EIGHT (8) BOYS AND EIGHT (8) GIRLS
REGULAR SEASON VARSITY IN 2013
2)
PLUS EIGHT (8) OF EACH IN 2014 REGULAR
SEASON
TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
 CLASS 1 PERMIT CURRENT YEAR
 CLASS 1 PREVIOUS YEAR
 ATTEND STATE RULES MEETING
 ATTEND FOUR (4) LOCAL RULES
MEETINGS
 PHYSICALLY FIT
 FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION
TOURNAMENT SELECTION
VOTES FROM: OHSAA, DISTRICT
ATHLETIC BOARD, ASSIGNERS,
LOCAL ASSOCIATION, ATHLETIC
DIRECTORS
VOTES MULTIPLIED BY AVERAGE
COACH’S RATING = TOTAL POOL
POINTS
TOURNAMENT SELECTION
TOTAL POOL POINTS PLACE YOU IN
SECTIONAL, DISTRICT, REGIONAL
OR STATE POOL
NO DIFFERENTIATION BY POINTS
WITHIN EACH POOL
REGIONAL & STATE POOLS: 300%
OF OFFICIALS NEEDED FOR EACH
TOURNAMENT
SECTIONAL & DISTRICT: 200%
LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS
 BEST TO JOIN AT LEAST ONE ASSN.
 LOCAL MEETINGS COST $10
 ADVISES YOU OF WHAT IS GOING ON
 HELPS YOU WITH ASSIGNMENTS
 HELPS YOU WITH TRAINING
 BANQUETS, ETC. GETTING YOURSELF
KNOWN
 LOCAL SECRETARIES KEEP RECORD OF
YOUR MEETING ATTENDANCE
INSURANCE
CHECK ONLINE VERSION OF LATEST
OFFICIALS’ HANDBOOK
OHSAA BYLAWS
 OFFICIAL’S DECISION IS FINAL, NO
MATTER HOW WRONG!
 NO PROTESTS ALLOWED: 8-3-1
 COMMISSIONER CANNOT ORDER
REPLAY OR OVERTURN DECISION