2015 High School Tournament Rules
As the 2015 High School season comes to a close, many of us will be working high school tournament games for the next 4 weeks. It's always a good time to THOROUGHLY read the tournament rules and ask questions about things you're not sure about now before your games....
Urgent Open Games for Rick Brizzolara
Hello everyone: If you are able to help, please contact Rick Brizzolara directly - rickbrizz@gmail.com Tuesday 10/6 - 5/ 7pm VG/VB at CHCA need AR ( great match) Tuesday 10/06 - 5pm JVG at Summit Country Day Tuesday 10/06 -6pm JVB at Grooms Thursday 10/08 - New...
Games suspended due to weather or other
Please review the following from OHSAA: Every fall, Ohio weather brings attention to the Official NFHS Rule regarding Duration and Length of Games (Rule 7, pages 34-35 of the NFHS Rules Book). Article 3 of Rule 7 states: ...In the event a game must be suspended...
Games at Lakota East
Please be advised. All games at Lakota East are being played at the HS Stadium @ Lakota East. They are no longer using Hopewell Elementary.
Advance Referee Techniques
From our August 23, 2015 training session at Kolping presenting by Kelly Frey, here are the advanced referee techniques/acronyms that were presented... 4 P Principle evaluating whether to apply Advantage 1.Possession of the ball 2.Potential for attack...
Ohio High School Player Head Gear
Ohio High School directive on legal and illegal head gear for field players and goalies
OHSAA Policy on Drone’s flying over a high school soccer field
“The presence of a drone is an Administrative issue for the school, NOT something for an official to deal with. That is not to make light of the safety issues at all, just not within the jurisdiction of an official. And, aside from the ball striking a drone (which IS definitely another issue related to re-start, etc), any official that encounters a drone during a regular season game simply has to assume the school’s policy PERMITS them. Simple as that.”
Smartphone Access to website
Having your MWSOA directory with you everywhere you go is now possible, it's on your smartphone! You can access all directory information including all fellow MWSOA members, assignors, athletic directors, coaches and more, including "click to call" and "map it"...
My OHSAA Referee Ratings – explained!
Our association secretary, Mike Schuler, wanted to do a deep dive into the rating system in use by OHSAA for rating tournament eligible officials. Below is the explanation he's put together, the State office was so impressed they're considering using it on their...
SAY Referee Training Opportunity
If you know of anyone who might want to become a Say referee, member Jeff Florimonte has some classes forming in the North College Hill area, details below: NCH Say soccer is looking for referees. We accept anyone over the age of 12. Referees must be...