If you are 12 years old or older and would like to earn some extra money, consider learning to referee!

No license is required to officiate recreational games!

Officials are graded as timekeeper, unlicensed grade 1-2, unlicensed grade 3-4, unlicensed grade 5-6 and licensed referees.

Referees for the Freedom-Heroes games are scheduled through the Mid Ohio Select Soccer League.

• Game Cards
• Division Specific Rules
• Timekeeper Instructions
• Concussion Awareness Training - REQUIRED if you do not have a license!
• Risk Management - REQUIRED if you do not have a license for officials over the age of 18 - good for 3 years.
• Federal W-9 - Required, send to League Treasurer
• Lightning and Thunder Policy - From OSSRC
• Official Sports International (OSI) - uniforms and equipment

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

• BWSA League Handbook
• Small Sided (7v7) Rule Modifications
• USSF Concussion Initiative - Restrictions on Heading 
• Ohio South State Referee Committee - for licensing and renewals
• USSF Grade 8 Referee Course Videos
• Information for New Referees (USSF)
• Laws of the Game Quizzes - Stay sharp! ;-)

OTHER RESOURCES

• 2017-18 Laws of the Game (LOTG)
• IFAB Practical Guidelines for Match Officials
• Instructions to Print Your USSF License
• PRO - Professional Referees Organization