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For New Referees
For New Referees
Login to US Soccer's Digital Learning Center (DLC). Ohio North conducts multiple Field Training Sessions each year for new referees. Although a few may be offered in the fall, most of the FTS will take place late December through April. In 2024 28 FTS were available across Ohio North. In
First: Select the Date and time of the Field Training Session that works with your calendar. If you want to get started immediately, select the Early Access Course. You can be transferred into an available FTS as they are posted and available in the learning center.
Second: You will then have access to all online training assignments in the New Referee Course. Complete those requirements listed in the ASSIGNMENTS tab prior to the webinar. You should complete all online assignments (usually 4-5 hours in duration) before attending the three hour in person required Field Training Session
Advanced Referee Courses, seminar and training.
Advanced Referee Courses, seminar and training.
Fitness Tests
Regional Referees and must pass an annual fitness test to register at advanced grades. Because of the requirements for the new fitness tests, they will no longer be held in the local districts. State level referees are expected to attend the fitness test held at the annual Regional Referee Re-Certification clinic unless arrangements have been made with the State Director of Instruction. They are being planned for April, August, and October.
Regional Referee Re-certification Clinic
The Regional Referee Re-certification Clinic is held each year to provide advanced instruction for Regional Referees. Fitness testing will be conducted at this session. Testing will be offered for Regional upgrade, maintenance, and PRO standards. All Regional Referees should make plans to attend the Regional Referee FTS in August.
2025 Re-certification
2025 Re-certification
Re-certification is open and courses, by district, are available for registration and completion.
Futsal in Ohio North
Futsal in Ohio North
Futsal is played on a hard surface court with a weighted ball. It is an international indoor soccer game and is gaining popularity throughout the United States and Ohio. Persons completing this course will be certified to officiate Futsal tournaments held throughout Ohio and neighboring states.
Referees who desire to become certified to officiate Futsal are required to take the Futsal Referee Course. US Soccer has created new resource material for Fustal Referees and the license.
Registration fees are not refundable once paid. Please contact
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