Transcript WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WRITTEN BY: DON MUENZ DIRECTOR OF SOCCER OFFICIATING DEVELOPMENT NFHS STATE TRAIN-THE-TRAINER FACULTY
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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
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
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:
WE PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATION
WE MUST EXERCISE GREAT SELF DISCIPLINE
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, PERFORMANCE BASED 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 INVOLCING A MINOR
CONVICTION INVOLVING ILLEGAL DRUGS UNTIL FIVE YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF SENTENCE, COMMUNITY CONTROL SANCTION AND POSTRELEASE CONTROL
CURRENTLY ON PAROLE OR POSTRELEASE CONTROL FOR OTHER THAN SIMPLE TRAFFIC VIOLATION
SEE HANDBOOK FOR CURRENT LICENSEES
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 ONLINE RENEWAL SAVES $$$
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
ONLINE LIST AT myOHSAA.ORG
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
myOHSAA
KEEP PERSONAL INFO CURRENT RATING & VOTING TOURNEY ASSIGNMENTS TOURNEY CONTRACTS COACHES MUST RATE SCHOOLS MUST DO THEIR PART
WWW.OHSAA.ORG
HOME PAGE
Log In
myOHSAA Log-in Page
Password Username
PERSONAL PROFILE
YOUR CONTACT INFO COACHES’ RATINGS myOHSAA MANUAL CALENDAR & SCHEDULE LOCAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP STATE & LOCAL MEETING ATTENDANCE
PASSWORD & USERNAME
myOHSAA
CONTACT: KERRI HUDSON
614.267.2502
THE CONTRACT
WHERE, WHEN, WHO, FEE 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 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: TWO 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, SHOES & SOCKS WEAR OHSAA PATCH ON LEFT BREAST POCKET
NO JEWELRY EXCEPT MEDICAL I.D., WEDDING BAND AND WATCH
MORE ON UNIFORM
BLACK BASEBALL CAP OPTIONAL
JERSEY MAY CONTAIN USSF LOGO
USSF BLUE AND GREEN JERSEYS ILLEGAL
LIGHTNING SAFETY
RULES TO LIVE BY: LIGHTNING & INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
OHSAA
ALL STORMS ARE DANGEROUS…………
DEATH CAN LURK TEN MILES AWAY
PERMANENT DISABILITIES OR DEATH
DARK CLOUD BASES + INCREASING WIND
SEE IT? HEAR IT? CLEAR IT!
BLUE SKIES NO GUARANTY
SEE IT? OR
HEAR IT?.........THEN, IMMEDIATELY,
CLEAR IT!
PREMATCH: WEATHER
MONITOR DEVELOPMENTS AWARENESS OF POTENTIAL STORMS SCAN THE SKY HAVE ADMINISTRATOR ASSIST CLOSEST SAFE SHELTER POSTED
BAD NEWS…… WE SHOULD NEVER SEE …..
MORE ON LIGHTNING
HAIR STANDS ON END?
SEE IT? HEAR IT? ► CLEAR IT!
DO NOT WAIT FOR IT TO RAIN
MANAGING A SUSPENSION
SEE IT? HEAR IT? ► CLEAR IT!
EVERYONE TO SAFE SHELTER
EVERYONE: PLAYERS, COACHES, SPECTATORS, REFEREE TEAM
SAFE SHELTER
PLAYERS, COACHES, REFS AND SPECTATORS
SAFE SHELTER WHAT IS SAFE SHELTER?
NOT: TREES, TENTS, CONVERTIBLE CARS, NOT NEAR SOCCER GOALS, IN THE WATER
MORE ON SAFE SHELTER
DON’T STAND IN AN OPEN AREA IF UNCERTAIN, GO TO CAR WITH HARD ROOF, NOT A CONVERTIBLE
ROLL WINDOWS ALL OF THE WAY UP
HANDS OFF OF ALL METAL
HOW LONG DO WE WAIT, REF?
30 MINUTES, MINIMUM, BUT: IF MORE THUNDER AND/OR LIGHTNING RESTART THE 30 MINUTES!
ADVISING COACHES
FIND OUT WHERE THEY WILL BE
KEEP THEM ADVISED
LET BOTH KNOW
RESTART?
WEATHER REVIEW
SEE IT OR HEAR IT
CLEAR IT!
SAFE SHELTER….EVERYONE
DON’T MESS WITH BAD WEATHER
30-MINUTE RULE OF LIFE
TOO MANY HALVES
1. 38 HALVES PER SEASON 2. 3 HALVES PER DAY 3. HOW TO HANDLE FOURTH HALF 4. PLAYER IS RED-CARDED 5. TEAM PLAYS SHORTHANDED 6. 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. 10
AUTHORIZED PERSON = ASST. COACH FOR THAT TEAM, A.D., PRINCIPAL OR ASST. PRINCIPAL
OFFICIAL REPORTS
FOR EJECTIONS, EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, SEVERE INJURY, GOOD OR POOR SPORTSMANSHIP INCLUDES RTP FROM CONCUSSION ORIGINAL TO OHSAA OHSAA WILL SEND COPY TO SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, ALONG WITH SCHOOL RESPONSE FORM MAKE SCHOOL CONTACT NEXT SCHOOL DAY OR AT CONTEST SEND REPORTS WITHIN 48 HOURS
OFFICIAL REPORTS
USE ONE FORM PER SCHOOL
READ REVERSE SIDE OF FORM FOR FURTHER REQUIREMENTS
LEAVING CONTEST
A 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
UPGRADING TO CLASS 1
WHY BOTHER?
TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY YOU WILL KNOW MORE YOU WILL GET BETTER ASSIGNMENTS
UPGRADING TO CLASS 1
2 YEARS’ SUCCESSIVE EXPERIENCE
SUBMIT APPLICATION THROUGH LOCAL ASSOCIATION
LOCAL ASSOCIATION RECOMMNEDS
UPGRADING TO CLASS 1
DONE IN SAME CALENDAR YEAR PASS TWO ON-FIELD OBSERVATIONS 80% ON CLOSED-BOOK RULES 80% ON CLOSED-BOOK MECHANICS
TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
BOYS’ OR GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT, 2011: 1) 10 REGULAR SEASON VARSITY AS REFEREE OR A.R. 2) PLUS 10 IN 2010 REGULAR SEASON
TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
2011 BOYS’ OR GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT: 1) QUALIFY FOR BOTH IF YOU OFFICIATE 8 BOYS’ AND 8 GIRLS’ REGULAR SEASON VARSITY 2) PLUS 8 OF EACH IN 2010 REGULAR SEASON
TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY
CLASS 1 PERMIT CURRENT YEAR
CLASS 1 PREVIOUS YEAR
STATE RULES MEETING
4 LOCAL RULES MEETINGS
PHYSICALLY FIT
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
EACH POOL = 300% OF OFFICIALS NEEDED FOR THAT TOURNAMENT
LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS
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 OR 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 LIABILITY: $1,000,000 FEE LOSS: PURCHASE SEPARATELY ACCIDENTAL DEATH EXCESS MEDICAL NO DIRECTORS’ & OFFICERS’ BUT MAY BE SEPARATELY PURCHASED
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.
2.
GIRLS AS MEMBERS OF BOYS’ TEAM: 1-6-2 BOYS AS MEMBERS OF GIRLS’ TEAM: 1-6-3 3. MIXED GENDER CONTESTS PROHIBITED: 1-7-1 4. 9 TH GRADER CANNOT PLAY BELOW 9 TH 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
WE ARE FINAL…
“WE ARE NOT FINAL BECAUSE WE ARE INFALLIBLE, WE ARE INFALLIBLE, BECAUSE WE ARE FINAL.” ~CHIEF JUSTICE OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES