IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS FOR REFEREES

1. In order to be assigned games, you must be registered in GotSport https://system.gotsport.com/programs/3G0293797?reg_role=referee (see video guide in #3).
2. If you wish to be considered to referee in any of our leagues OR Tournaments in which we assign (OSPL/COPL/OCL/ECNL/ECNL-RL/Pre-ECNL/NPL-GLA/NPL-MDL/E64/COYSL, etc. you need to complete an Availability Form via your custom link that will be sent to you AFTER you have registered with us.  If you are not currently registered with us, but would like to be, click here.  You must also be registered in GotSport: see the video description): https://system.gotsport.com/programs/3G0293797?reg_role=referee (see video guide in #3)
3. In order to be assigned ANY games we assign, you MUST be registered in GotSport. Please see this video guide (AND follow the instructions in order to be registered in GotSport with us: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzsQ_27urk1Tq9l8pxmX1ZICmTp-kdKDf
4. If you wish to attend our Zoom2Improve Calls every Sunday Night at 8:00PM, please go to this link: Zoom-2-Improve Sessions: https://meet.goto.com/491044925 or you can dial in: Access Code: 491-044-925 United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 You can get the app here: https://meet.goto.com/install
5. Remember, SportsEngine and GotSport are NOT the same thing. SportsEngine is only a mailing list as far as referees are concerned. 
6. If you know someone who is NOT on this distribution list (this list comes from SportEngine and NOT from EITHER the Freeonline Surveys Blasts OR from GotSport), have them complete the form above.  
7. Want to know more about becoming a referee, recertifying as a referee or other general information? Go to: https://ohiosoccerrefs.org/
8. FINALLY, we have many, many new Referee Courses coming up soon. The list of courses can be found here: https://ohiosoccerrefs.org/products/latest-news-and-posts/new-grassroots-referee-class-schedule-50643367 
9. Course dates will include (These will NOT be available until about July 3rd!):
   1. Saturday, July 13th 9:00AM-2:00PM in Dublin (Darree Fields)
   2. Sunday, July 14th 9:00AM-2:00PM in Hilliard (Spindler Park)
   3. Saturday, July 20th 9:00AM-2:00PM in Grover City (Murfin Fields)
   4. To register, go to:  https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee
10. In order to purchase referee gear including uniforms (including starter kits for new refrees), go to our League's Custom Capelli Sport site (DO NOT PAY LIST PRICE, AGAIN!):  

    1. Team store link: https://teams.us.capellisport.com/ohsolea/opt250/OHCL24RTA

    2. Team store password: OHIOCL24

Ken (and Barb and the Assigning Team)

Useful Files

Useful Links

USSF Referees looking to become OHSAA HS referees:

Reach out to ken.mcmahon@centralohiopremierleague.com to learn about dates for classes.

So, what games do we assign referees for, exactly?

1.  At the current time we assign for the following leagues:

     *  Ohio State Premier League

     *  Central Ohio Premier League

     *  Ohio Champions League

     *  National Premier League -- Great Lakes Alliance

     *  National Premier League -- Midwest Developmental League

     *  The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL)

     *  The ECNL Regional League (ECNL-RL)

     *  The Pre-ECNL

     *  Central Ohio Youth Soccer League

     *  & MORE

2.  At the current time we assign for the following tournaments:

     *  Club Ohio Kickoff Classic

     *  Grove City Fall Classic

     *  OP Invitational

     *  Dublin United Champions Cup

     *  United Futbol Cup 

     *  OSPL/COPL/OCL Fall League Tournaments

     *  Club Ohio Fall Classic

     *  Club Ohio Nike Challenge Cup (Boys and Girls Weekends)

     *  The Junior Cup

     *  USClub State Cup

     *  OSPL/COPL/OCL Spring League Tournaments

     *  & MORE

What is the general league assigning process?

1.  We assign each and every game individually.  

2.  We utilize Referee Availability Forms to make the initial referee assignments each season.

3.  Once that process is completed, assignments are made based on responses to requests we broadcast multiple times each day.

4.  Since games are being added/rescheduled throughout the season, there are ample opportunities for new assignments throughout the season.