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| Change
personal information |
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| Upgrade
in Officiating Classification |
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| Change
to INACTIVE status |
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| Active
Military Status |
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How
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Officiating
Classification Upgrade |
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| NOTE: The promotion from one class to another
class does not become effective until the year following, provided the official renews
their officiating permit. |
- Upgrade from Class 2 to 1 or Class 3 to 2 - all sports except Girls
Gymnastics
- STEP 1: PRINT AN APPLICATION on www.ohsaa.org
to obtain an application form and
instructions regarding examination time, place and observation procedure. (Click here to print application form)
- STEP 2: COMPLETE AND RETURN THE UPGRADE APPLICATION
Complete the top portion of the application and return it to the local association
secretary. The local association secretary will complete the application and forward
it to OHSAA.
- STEP 3: TAKE OFFICIATING EXAMS
Each applicant will take an online examination. Instructions will be
sent by OHSAA.
Passing score is 80% on each examination.
- STEP 4: SUCCESSFULLY PASS OBSERVATION OF OFFICIATING IN TWO
SCHEDULED ATHLETIC CONTESTS
The observation of the applicant will be conducted according to local
association standards and procedures. Both observations must be signed by the
observing official. Observations may not be conducted by a Class 1 official working
in the same athletic contest as the applicant official.
- STEP 5: MUST RECEIVE ENDORSEMENT OF LOCAL OFFICIATING ASSOCIATION
Local association officer must endorse the applicant has successfully
completed the upgrade requirements and recommend their promotion.
- Upgrade from Class 2 to 1 - GIRLS
GYMNASTIC ONLY
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Officiating
Classification Change to Inactive Status |
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During the school year for reasons such as employment, medical,
family or other hardship, an official may request to change his/her status from active to
inactive.
NOTE: Application must be made two weeks prior to the opening date of the
sports season (first date for interscholastic contests). |
- STEP 1: PRINT "REQUEST FOR INACTIVE STATUS FORM"
Click here
to view and print the form
- STEP 2: COMPLETE THE REQUEST TO BECOME INACTIVE AND MAIL IT TO YOUR
LOCAL SECRETARY WHO WILL FORWARD IT TO OHSAA.
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Officials
called to Active Military Duty |
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An official called to active military duty may withdraw from active officiating
status by completing the following step
- STEP 1: NOTIFY THE OHSAA
Notify Connie Scherpf by e-mail,
mail or phone at 614-267-2502 ext. 110. Be sure to include your permit number, name,
address and phone number.
NOTE: During the period of military duty the official is excused from
attending OHSAA meetings and completing the review examination. In
addition, the official is not required to pay registration fees and is ineligible to
officiate in Ohio.
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Officials
returning from Active Military Duty |
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An official returning from active military duty must notify the OHSAA
WITHIN 30 DAYS.
- STEP 1: PRINT "RETURN FROM ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY" FORM
Click
here to view and print the form
- STEP 2: COMPLETE AND RETURN THE FORM TO THE OHSAA OFFICE
Upon completion of the form, attach a check or money order (made payable to the
OHSAA) for the registration fees, and a copy of your military separation papers to Connie
Scherpf , 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus, OH 43214.
- STEP 3: RECEIVE YOUR OHSAA OFFICIATING PERMIT
After receipt of the above documents your OHSAA officiating permit will be mailed
to you. If you have not recieved your permit within three weeks please contact Connie Scherpf
at the OHSAA office.
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