NOTE: Only residents of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky,
Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia may become an OHSAA Licensed official |
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Beginning Officials - Baseball, Basketball, Football,
Soccer,
Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling |
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You must
enroll and successfully complete an OHSAA Approved Officiating Class |
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- Step 1:Take OHSAA Officiating Class
Contact an approved OHSAA instructor, enroll and
complete the officiating class. Class fees will vary and include the instructor's fee,
application fee, rule books and testing.
 Click here to find an instructor
in your area
- Step 2: Take Officiating Exam
The class concludes with the officiating
exam. Applicants must receive a passing score of 75% on the mechanics and rules
exams and pass the proficiency portion in order to be a licensed OHSAA official.
Officiating certificates will be given to students with passing grades on test day. These
students may begin officiating intersholastic contests immediately.
- Step 3: Receive Officiating Permit
Applicants with a passing score will receive
their officiating permit in the mail within three weeks from their test date. If you do
not receive your permit within this time frame, contact Officiating department at the OHSAA office (614-267-2502, ext. 110).
Note: Applicants receiving a grade of 65% - 74% on the mechanics or rules
exam may request a retest. Applicants who do not pass the subsequent officiating
exam must wait one year to re-enroll in the officiating class and start the application
process over.
- Step 4: Contact your local officiating association
Click here to find a
local association in your area
- Step 5: Annual Renewal of Permit
Renew your officiating permit annually in the month of
June.
Click here for details on
renewing your permit
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Note:
During the school year in which the official successfully completes the adult education
class, all meeting requirements are waived. |
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Beginning Officials -
All Other Sports (except Gymnastics) |
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You must
complete an OHSAA Officiating Application |
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- Step 1: Obtain an Officiating Application
Click here to Print the officiating application
- Step 2: Mail application form and fee
Mail completed application form, information sheet and required
$45.00 application fee ($45 per sport, check or money order payable to the OHSAA) to Officiating department, OHSAA, 4080 Roselea Place,
Columbus, OH, 43214. Fall sport applications will
be accepted from June 1 through July 31, winter sport applications September 1 through
October 31, spring sport applications December 1 through January 31.
- Step 3: Receive officiating instruction books in mail
You will receive your rule books, instruction sheet,
testing information, and OHSAA handbook for officials within seven days. If you do
not receive this material, contact Officiating department
at the OHSAA office (614-267-2502, ext. 110)
- Step 4: Prepare for Officiating Exam
Study your rule books in preparation for the open book exam given by
your local officiating association. The
local association secretary will contact you with date and time of test.
- Click here to
find a local association
- Step 5: Take Officiating Exam
Only one test is given per sports season. The exam
will be an open book format with a one hour time limit. At the conclusion of the test, you
will receive your results. Applicants must receive a passing score
of 75% in order to be a licensed OHSAA official. Officiating certificates will be given to
students with passing grades on test day.
- Step 6: Receive Officiating Permit
Applicants with a passing score will receive their
officiating permit in the mail within three weeks from their test date. If you do not
receive your permit within this time frame, contact Officiating department at the OHSAA office (614-267-2502, ext. 110).
- Note: Applicants
who do not pass the officiating exam must wait one year to re-apply and start the
application process over.
- Step 7: Attend Required Rules Meetings
All officials have annual meeting requirements, most
sports require four local meetings. A state rules meeting is also required after the
year in which an individual initally becomes an official. Begin local
meeting attendance NOW!
Click here to find a
local and state rules meeting in your area
- Step 8: Annual Renewal of Officiating Permit
Renew your officiating permit annually in the month of June.
Click here for details on renewing your permit
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Beginning Officials -
Gymnastics |
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You must first obtain
a rating from the Joint Certification Committee (JCC) of U.S.A. Gymnastics Judging
Program. Applicants with a minimum rating of Level 8 and an expiration date of 2009 may
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- Step 1: Take Joint Certification Exam for Women's Gymnastics with current
rules.
Contact a Joint Certification Test Administrator in your area
to take Joint Certification Exam. Applicants must receive a minimum rating of Level
8 with an expiration date of 2009 to continue the OHSAA application process.
- Step 2: Obtain an OHSAA Officiating Application
Click here to Print the officiating application
- Step 3: Mail OHSAA Application Form, Fee and Photocopy of JCC Rating
Mail completed application form, $45.00 application fee and a
photocopy of your JCC rating card to Officiating department, OHSAA, 4080 Roselea Place,
Columbus, OH, 43214.
- Step 4: Receive Officiating Permit
Applicants earning a JCC minimum rating of
Level 9 will receive a Class 1 officiating permit in the mail. Applicants earning a JCC
minimum rating of Level 8 will receive a Class 2 officiating permit in the mail.
Allow one week for delivery. If you do not receive your permit within this time
frame, contact Officiating department at the OHSAA office (614-267-2502, ext. 110).
- Step 5: Attend State Rules Meetings
Officials are required to attend one state
rules meeting each school year and complete an annual rules review to maintain their
officiating permit.
- Step 6: Annual Renewal of Officiating Permit
Renew your officiating permit annually in the month of June.
Click here for details on renewing
your permit
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| Experienced Officials Living in a Contiguous State |
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An out-of
state official living in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania or West Virginia may
apply for an OHSAA Officiating permit. |
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- Step 1: Obtain an Officiating Application
Click here to Print the officiating application
- Step 2: Mail application form and fee
Mail completed application form, information sheet, photocopy of
valid state officiating permit and required $45.00 application fee ($45 per sport) to
Officiating department, OHSAA, 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus, OH, 43214. Fall sport applications will be accepted from June 1 through July 31,
winter sport applications September 1 through October 31, spring sport applications
December 1 through January 31.
- Step 3: Receive officiating rule book packet in mail
You will receive your rule books, instruction sheet,
test,and OHSAA handbook for officials within seven days. If you do not receive this
material, contact Officiating department at the
OHSAA office (614-267-2502, ext. 110)
- Step 4: Prepare for and take officiating exam
Study the provided rule books in preparation for a home exam.
Complete officiating exam provided in your rule book packet. Mail completed test to
Officiating department, OHSAA, 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus Ohio, 43214.
Step 5: Receive Officiating Permit
Applicants with a
passing score of 80% or higher will receive their officiating permit in the mail. Allow
three weeks from mailing date. If you do not receive your permit within this time frame,
contact Officiating department at the OHSAA
office (614-267-2502, ext. 110).
- Step 6: Attend Required Rules Meetings
Officials are required to attend a minimum of four
local rules meetings and one state rules meeting for each sport every calendar school year
to maintain their officiating permit.
Click here to find a
local and state rules meeting in your area.
- Step 7: Annual Renewal of Officiating Permit
Renew your officiating permit annually in the month of June.
Click here for details on
renewing your permit
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| Experienced officials holding another state association's officiating
permit and becomes an Ohio resident - Reciprocity |
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- Step 1: Obtain an Officiating Application
Click here to
Print the officiating application
- Step 2: Mail application form and fee
Mail completed application form, information sheet, photocopy of
valid state officiating permit and required $45 application fee for one sport and $20 per
additional sports to Officiating department, OHSAA,4080 Roselea Place, Columbus, OH,
43214.
- Step 3: Receive officiating rule book packet in mail
You will receive your rule books, instruction sheet,
test, pocket calendar and OHSAA handbook for officials within seven days. If you do
not receive this material, contact Officiating
department at the OHSAA office (614-267-2502, ext. 110)
- Step 4: Attend Required Rules Meetings
All officials have annual meeting requirements, most
sports require four local meetings. A state rules meeting is also required after the
year in which an individual initially becomes an official. Begin
local meeting attendance NOW!
Click here to find a
local and state rules meeting in your area.
- Step 5: Annual Renewal of Officiating Permit
Renew your officiating permit annually in the month of June.
Click here for details on renewing your permit
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| Experienced Officials certified by another sport association officiating
program |
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- Step 1: Obtain an Officiating Application
Click here to Print the officiating application
- Step 2: Mail application form and fee
Mail completed application form, information sheet, photocopies of
officiating permits from the last three years and required $45.00 application fee ($45 per
sport) to Officiating department, OHSAA, 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus, OH, 43214. Fall sport applications will be accepted from June 1 through July 31,
winter sport applications September 1 through October 31, spring sport applications
December 1 through January 31.
- Step 3: Receive officiating rule book packet in mail
You will receive your rule books, instruction sheet,
test and OHSAA handbook for officials within seven days. If you do not receive this
material, contact Officiating department at the
OHSAA office (614-267-2502, ext. 110)
- Step 4: Prepare for and take officiating exam
Study the OHSAA rule books in preparation for a home exam.
Complete officiating exam provided in your rule book packet. Mail completed test to
Officiating department, OHSAA, 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus Ohio, 43214.
- Step 5: Receive Officiating Permit
Applicants with a passing score of 80% or higher will receive
their officiating permit in the mail. Allow three weeks from mailing date. If you do not
receive your permit within this time frame, contact Officiating
department at the OHSAA office (614-267-2502, ext. 110).
- Note: Applicants
who do not pass the officiating exam must wait one year to re-apply and start the
application process over.
- Step 6: Attend Required Rules Meetings
All officials have annual meeting requirements, most
sports require four local meetings. A state rules meeting is also required after the
year in which an individual initially becomes an official. Begin
local meeting attendance NOW!
Click here to find
a local and state rules meeting in your area
- Step 7: Annual Renewal of Officiating Permit
Renew your officiating permit annually in the month of June.
Click here for details on renewing
your permit
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| Inactive Officials in good standing wanting to return to active
status |
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- Step 1: Obtain an Officiating Application
Click here to Print the officiating application
- Step 2: Mail application form and fee
Mail completed application form, information sheet, photocopy of
valid state officiating permit and required $45.00 application fee ($45 per sport) to
Officiating department, OHSAA, 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus, OH, 43214. Fall sport applications will be accepted from June 1 through July 31,
winter sport applications September 1 through October 31, spring sport applications
December 1 through January 31.
- Step 3: Receive officiating rule book packet in mail
You will receive your rule books, instruction sheet,
test, pocket calendar and OHSAA handbook for officials within seven days. If you do
not receive this material, contact Officiating
department at the OHSAA office (614-267-2502, ext. 110)
- Step 4: Prepare for and take officiating exam
Study the OHSAA rule books in preparation for a home exam.
Complete officiating exam provided in your rule book packet. Mail completed test to
Officiating department, OHSAA, 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus Ohio, 43214.
- Step 5: Receive Officiating Permit
Applicants with a passing score of 80% or higher will receive
their officiating permit in the mail. Allow three weeks from mailing date. If you do not
receive your permit within this time frame, contact Officiating
department at the OHSAA office (614-267-2502, ext. 110).
Note: Applicants
who do not pass the officiating exam must wait one year to re-apply and start the
application process over.
- Step 7: Attend Required Rules Meetings
All officials have annual meeting requirements, most
sports require four local meetings. A state rules meeting is also required after the
year in which an individual initially becomes an official. Begin local meeting
attendance NOW!
Click here to find
local and state rules meeting in your area
- Step 8: Annual Renewal of Officiating Permit
Renew your officiating permit annually in the month of June.
Click here for details on
renewing your permit
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| Suspended or Non-Renewal Officials wanting to return to Active
Status |
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- Step 1: Obtain an Officiating Application
Click here to Print the officiating application
- Step 2: Mail application form and fee
Mail completed application form, information sheet, and required
$45.00 application fee ($45 per sport) to Officiating department, OHSAA, 4080 Roselea
Place, Columbus, OH, 43214. Fall sport applications
will be accepted from June 1 through July 31, winter sport applications September 1
through October 31, spring sport applications December 1 through January 31.
- Step 3: Receive officiating instruction books in mail
You will receive your rule books, instruction sheet,
testing information, and OHSAA handbook for officials within seven days. If you do
not receive this material, contact Officiating department at the OHSAA office (614-267-2502, ext.
110)
- Step 4: Prepare for Officiating Exam
Study your rule books in preparation for the open book exam given by
your local officiating association. Contact the nearest local association to
schedule your test date.
Click here to
find a local association
- Step 5: Take Officiating Exam
Only one test is given per sports season. The exam
will be an open book format with a one hour time limit. At the conclusion of the test, you
will receive your results. Applicants must receive a passing score
of 75% in order to be a licensed OHSAA official. Officiating certificates and patches will
be given to students with passing grades on test day.
- Step 6: Receive Officiating Permit
Applicants with a passing score will receive their Class 2 officiating permit in the mail within three
weeks from their test date. If you do not receive your permit within this time frame,
contact Connie Scherpf at the OHSAA office
(614-267-2502, ext. 110).
Note: Applicants
who do not pass the officiating exam must wait one year to re-apply and start the
application process over.
- Step 7: Attend Required Rules Meetings
All officials have annual meeting requirements, most
sports require four local meetings. A state rules meeting is also required after the
year in which an individual initially becomes an official. Begin
local meeting attendance now!
Click here to find
local and state rules meeting in your area.
- Step 8: Annual Renewal of Officiating Permit
Renew your officiating permit annually in the month of June.
Click here for details on renewing your permit
Note:
Individuals are not eligible for OHSAA tournament assignments in that sport.
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| Classification of Officials |
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- Class 1 – Eligible
to officiate all levels.
- Class 2 – Eligible to officiate all levels of contests except varsity high
school contest in football, basketball and the Referee position in volleyball
- Class 3 – Restricted
to 7-8-9th grade and non-school officiating.
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| Sports for Which Officiating Permits may be Issued |
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| 1. FALL |
Field
Hockey |
Class 1 |
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Football |
Class 1,2,3 |
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Soccer |
Class 1,2,3 |
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Volleyball |
Class 1,2,3 |
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WINTER |
Basketball |
Class 1,2,3 |
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Girls
Gymnastics |
Class 1,2 |
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Ice Hockey |
Class 1 |
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Swimming
and Diving |
Class 1,3 |
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Wrestling |
Class 1,2,3 |
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SPRING |
Baseball |
Class 1,2,3 |
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Softball |
Class 1,2,3 |
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Track and
Field |
Class 1,3 |
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