New Referee Field Training Session
2025-12-16 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Maumee Soccer Centre, 1610 Market Pl Dr, Maumee, OH, 43537, United States
The mandatory Field Training Session is a practical, hands-on course where new referees practice skills in an indoor field-like setting with guidance from experienced mentors. Attendees will be jogging, shuffling, and running for brief moments throughout the session, so appropriate footwear (tennis shoes) is important.

New Referee Field Training Session
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Archbold Ruihley Park Pavilion, 320 N. Defiance St., Archbold, OH, 43502, United States

Recert Meeting
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Archbold Parks ~ Scout Cabin, 210 W. Williams Street, Archbold, OH, 43502
Meetings will be hosted by:

Aaron Wolfe – Toledo District Referee Administrator and Assignor
Danielle Wolfe – Toledo District Mentor and Assignor
Local assignors, mentors, and league representatives will also be invited.

Meetings will include:

Review of Laws of Game Changes and Updates
Video analysis
Review of assigning practices and policies
Local league discussions, concerns, and updates

Local meeting are STRONGLY recommend for ALL referees, but specifically whose:

with less that 3 years experience
who have questions about assigning
are seeking more competitive matches

Kindly RSVP by completing this GoogleForm

New Referee Field Training Session
2026-02-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Bluffton St John Bible Church, 15988 Road 4, Pandora, OH, 45877, United States

Recert Meeting
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | BGSU, Bowling Green, OH, 43403

New Referee Field Training Session
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | BGSU Perry Field House, 801 N Mercer Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States

Recert Meeting
2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Tam-O-Shanter ~ Sylvania Rec Conference Room, 7060 W Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH, 43560

NWOSOA Board Meeting
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:30 | El Vaquero Perrysburg, 26611 N Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States

NWOSOA Board Meeting
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | OH

Field Training Session for Newer OHSAA Referees
2026-07-13 19:00 - 20:00 | TOCA, 10020 S Compass Dr, Rossford, Ohio, 43460, United States
Field 2
This field session will focus on preparing newer referees for the OHSAA fall season. Topics will include mechanics and positioning plus items related to the OHSAA environment. Veteran referees are welcome to attend as well. This session will count as a required OHSAA Clinic.
BRING:

Flags
Whistle
Cards
Clothing/shoes to run in
Water

Field Session for OHSAA Referees
2026-07-22 19:00 - 20:00 | TOCA, 10020 S Compass Dr, Rossford, Ohio, 43460, United States
Field 2
This field session is intended to address mechanics and positioning for OHSAA 2-whistle and 3-man crews.
This session will count as a required OHSAA Clinic.
BRING:

Flags
Whistle
Cards
Clothing/shoes to run in
Water

Field Session for OHSAA Referees (repeat)
2026-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 | TOCA, 10020 S Compass Dr, Rossford, Ohio, 43460, United States
Field 2
This field session is intended to address mechanics and positioning for OHSAA 2-whistle and 3-man crews. This is a repeat session from July 22.
This session will count as a required OHSAA Clinic.
BRING:

Flags
Whistle
Cards
Clothing/shoes to run in
Water

Season Kick-off Classroom Session for OHSAA Referees
2026-08-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter Sports Complex – Conference Room, 7060 W Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, Ohio, 43560
All OHSAA referees are encouraged to attend this session.
This session is intended to ensure everyone is prepared for the start of the season and will include requirements and expectations from OHSAA and our assignor and a review of rule updates.
This session will count as a required OHSAA Clinic.

Classroom Session for OHSAA Referees
2026-08-30 19:00 - 20:00 | TBA
This session will address…

game/player management
foul recognition and levels of contact
SPA and DOGSO
other items requested by referees

This session will count as a required OHSAA Clinic.

Zoom Session for OHSAA Referees
2026-09-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-30 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM
This session will be an opportunity for referees to collaborate and discuss issues they have encountered in games.
A link will be emailed in advance of the session. This session will count as a required OHSAA Clinic.

Session for OHSAA Referees
2026-09-27 19:00 - 20:00 | TBD
Topics and forum/location TBD based on referee input

Tourney Prep for OHSAA Referees
2026-10-04 19:00 - 20:00 | TBD
Referees with tournament assignments should attend this session.
