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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
OHSAA’S MISSION
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REGULATE & ADMINISTER COMPETITION
FAIRNESS
PROMOTION OF PARTICIPATION VALUES
RECOGNIZE & PROMOTE:
ACADEMICS, SAFETY, GOOD
CITIZENSHIP & LIFELONG VALUES
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
STATE HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATIONS
OFFICIALS’ CODE OF ETHICS:
 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 ISSUE:
 UNREVERSED CONVICTION OF SEXUAL
OFFENSE INVOLVING A MINOR, CRIME OF
VIOLENCE OR ANY SEXUAL OFFENSE
 CONVICTION INVOLVING ILLEGAL DRUGS UNTIL
FIVE YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF
SENTENCE, COMMUNITY CONTROL SANCTION
AND POSTRELEASE CONTROL
 MULTIPLE DUI/OMVI
 CURRENTLY SERVING A SENTENCE OR ON
PAROLE OR POSTRELEASE CONTROL FOR
OTHER THAN SIMPLE TRAFFIC VIOLATION
 FOR REINSTATEMENT, SEE 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
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WITHOUT PENALTY: JUNE 1-30
$50 PENALTY: JULY 1-31
NO RENEWAL AFTER JULY 31
ONLINE RENEWAL SAVES $$$
ONLINE CONCUSSION COURSE
EVERY 3 YEARS
ANNUAL MEETINGS
 YEAR OF ADULT EDUCATION
CLASS (INCLUDING BRIDGE
COURSE):
NO STATE OR LOCAL MEETINGS
 SUBSEQUENT YEARS:
ONE STATE RULES MEETING
FOUR LOCAL RULES MEETINGS
ANNUAL MEETINGS
 YEAR OF USSF RECIPROCITY
(GRADES 1-7):
FOUR LOCAL MEETINGS
NO STATE MEETING
 SUBSEQUENT YEARS:
ONE STATE RULES MEETING
FOUR LOCAL RULES MEETINGS
ANNUAL MEETINGS
 YEAR OF OTHER STATE RECIPROCITY:
4 LOCAL MEETINGS, NO STATE MEETING
 SUBSEQUENT YEARS:
ONE STATE RULES MEETING
FOUR LOCAL RULES MEETINGS
ASSIGNERS
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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
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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
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I KNOW: BUT DO READ THE USER GUIDE!
MY ASSIGNMENTS—LOOK AT EVENT REQUESTS
TAKE CARE OF CONTRACT OFFERS
LOOK OVER YOUR SCHEDULE
YOUR HOME
REQUESTS
ASSIGNMENTS
IN BLUE BOX
YOUR
CALENDAR
MORE HOME
 REGULAR SEASON CONTRACTS
 TOURNEY ASSIGNMENTS
 TOURNEY CONTRACTS
MY PROFILE
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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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1)
2)
3)
WHERE, WHEN, WHO, FEE
OFFICIAL AGREES TO:
BE LICENSED
SHOW UP AND OFFICIATE
PAY FOR NOT SHOWING UP
UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED
4) SUFFER OTHER DISCIPLINE FOR A
NO-SHOW
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
THE CONTRACT
7) OFFICIAL DOES NOT HAVE TO OFFICIATE
IF TEAMS NOT THERE WITHIN 30
MINUTES, UNLESS NOTIFIED OF LATE
ARRIVAL
8) CUTOFF DATE FOR ACCEPTANCE
9) OFFICIALS ARE INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTORS
10) USE RULES ADOPTED BY OHSAA +
OHSAA REGULATIONS
THE CONTRACT
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: GOLD WITH BLACK
STRIPES
 WEAR GOLD UNLESS CONFLICT
WITH FIELD PLAYERS…..PERIOD!
 ALTERNATES WITHOUT PRIORITY:
RED OR BLACK WITH STRIPES
 ALL WEAR SAME SLEEVE LENGTH
REQUIRED UNIFORM
 BLACK SHORTS: USSF LOGO O.K.
 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
TOO MANY HALVES
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38 HALVES PER SEASON
3 HALVES PER DAY
HOW TO HANDLE FOURTH HALF:
PLAYER IS RED-CARDED
TEAM PLAYS SHORTHANDED
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. 12
 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
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:
 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 NOT USED FOR
CONCUSSIONS
LEAVING CONTEST
TEAM LEAVING BEFORE END OF
CONTEST IN DISSATISFACTION
WITH OFFICIATING 
COACH DISCIPLINE
LEAVES TEAM AREA
MEMBER OF SQUAD WHO LEAVES
TEAM AREA & ENTERS SPECTATOR
AREA TO ENGAGE IN ANY TYPE OF
CONFLICT 
INELIGIBILITY OF STUDENT FOR
REMAINDER OF SCHOOL YEAR
SCHOOL ON PROBATION PENDING
INVESTIGATION
UPGRADE TO CLASS 1
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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
BOYS’ OR GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT,
2013:
1) 10 REGULAR SEASON VARSITY AS
REFEREE OR A.R. IN 2013
2) PLUS 10 IN 2012 REGULAR
SEASON
TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
2013 BOYS’ OR GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT:
1) QUALIFY FOR BOTH IF YOU
OFFICIATE 8 BOYS’ AND 8 GIRLS’
REGULAR SEASON VARSITY IN
2013
2) PLUS 8 OF EACH IN 2012
REGULAR SEASON
TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
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CLASS 1 PERMIT CURRENT YEAR
CLASS 1 PREVIOUS YEAR
STATE RULES MEETING
4 LOCAL RULES MEETINGS
PHYSICALLY FIT
FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION
TOURNAMENT SELECTION
THESE VOTE: OHSAA, DISTRICT
ATHLETIC BOARD, ASSIGNERS,
LOCAL ASSOCIATION, ATHLETICS
DIRECTORS
VOTES MULTIPLIED BY AVERAGE
COACH’S RATING = 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
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BEST TO JOIN AT LEAST ONE
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 YOUR
MEETING ATTENDANCE
UNSATISFACTORY
OFFICIATING
 REPORT BY ATHLETICS
ADMINISTRATOR, ASSIGNER, BOARD OR
STAFF MEMBER
 OHSAA CAN REQUEST OBSERVATION,
ALONG WITH OTHER REPORTS
 CAN INSTRUCT AND/OR DISCIPLINE
INSURANCE
CHECK ONLINE VERSION OF LATEST
OFFICIALS’ HANDBOOK
OHSAA BYLAWS
 BYLAWS AND SPORTS REGS CANNOT
BE WAIVED, MODIFIED OR AMENDED BY
MUTUAL CONSENT OR AMONG
CONTESTING SCHOOLS: 1-1-3
 THIS INCLUDES OFFICIALS!
 OHSAA CHOOSES PLAYING RULES: 1-4-3
INTERSTATE PLAY
PLAY IN OHIO, FOLLOW OHSAA
REGULATIONS AND NFHS RULES
~ OHSAA BYLAW 9-2-5
OHSAA BYLAWS
1. GIRLS AS MEMBERS OF BOYS’ TEAM:
1-6-2
2. BOYS AS MEMBERS OF GIRLS’ TEAM:
1-6-3
3. MIXED GENDER CONTESTS
PROHIBITED: 1-7-1
4. 9TH GRADER CANNOT PLAY BELOW 9TH
GRADE LEVEL: 2-2-3
OHSAA BYLAWS
 OFFICIAL’S DECISION IS FINAL, NO
MATTER HOW WRONG!
 NO PROTESTS ALLOWED: 8-3-1
 COMMISSIONER CANNOT ORDER
REPLAY OR OVERTURN DECISION