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Ohio High School Athletic Association – Officials Renewal AND New Officials Registration
June 6, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - June 29, 2022 @ 8:00 pm
the following is from: https://www.ohsaa.org/officiating/permits/category2
2. Beginning Officials – Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Swimming & Diving and Track & Field
Step 1: Obtain an Officiating Application [ APPLICATION ]
Step 2: Complete Concussion Training – Applicants must complete a course on concussion training, prior to officiating.
Step 3: Mail application form and fee – Mail completed application form and required $65.00 application fee ($65 per sport, check or money order payable to the OHSAA) to Officiating department, OHSAA, 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus, OH, 43214. Fall sport applications will only be accepted from June 15 through July 15, winter sport applications Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, spring sport applications Dec. 15 through Feb. 15. Track and Field application will be accepted year round.
Step 4: Receive officiating instruction books in mail – You will receive all study material, the testing instructions and the OHSAA handbook for officials within 14 days after we receive the application. If you do not receive this material, contact the OHSAA officiating department at 614-267-2502, ext. 110 or officiating@ohsaa.org.
Step 5: Prepare for Officiating Exam – Study your rule books in preparation for the online test.
Step 6: Take Officiating Exam – You will take an exam that includes rules and mechanics questions. Each test you will be able to take twice. At the conclusion of the test you will receive your results.
Step 7: 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 the OHSAA officiating department at 614-267-2502, ext. 110 or officiating@ohsaa.org.
Note: Applicants who do not pass the officiating exam must wait one year to re-apply and start the application process over.
Step 8: 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!
Step 9: Annual Renewal of Officiating Permit – Renew your officiating permit annually in June.