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OHSAA Fastpitch Softball Class

Sponsored by the OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, HUB of OHIO SOFTBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION and Ohio USA Softball.

***SCHOOL DATES HAVE NOT BEEN POSTED YET FOR 2023*** 
                                                                                                                                                            This is an opportunity to obtain your OHSAA officiating permit and USA Softball registration in a two day session. Registration is currently open.

Class sessions will be from 8AM to 7PM Saturday, October 31, 2020 and 8AM to 7PM Sunday, November 1, 2020 and will include instruction in OHSAA and USA Softball rules as well as umpire mechanics.  This is an accelerated classroom and participation school designed to help new umpires learn as quickly as possible.  Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes.  The OHSAA online examination and scrimmage opportunities are part of this course and will be offered after the conclusion of the class. 


Cost and OHSAA Registration Process 
Only $130 per student – includes all instruction, books, materials, and testing fee for your OHSAA permit. All registration is handled on line with payments by a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.  To register follow the steps listed on the page below.
 
Optional USA Softball Registration for 2021 will be offered at no additional cost to the student.  The normal fee for USA Softball registration is $45 so there is a significant savings for all students!
 Games 
There is a tremendous need for new softball officials.  We will work to insure that you begin your career at a level where you are comfortable - whether it is school games or recreation softball.  OHSAA has targeted recruiting Minorities and Females into the officiating ranks and while most students have typically been adults, OHSAA regulations now allow high school students of all ages to participate in these classes.  

                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                  
​1)   Click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser.
                                     http://officials.myohsaa.org/Logon
2)   Once you so this you will arrive at the "Log On" page. This page can be identified with a picture of 4               officials on the left side of the screen (under the OHSAA logo).
3)   Unless you are already an OHSAA licensed official in another sport, click on "register". (highlighted in             orange) This will take you to the DASHBOARD.
4)   Once at the DASHBOARD, you will be asked to "please head over to your profile and complete your             contact and official information. On the left side of the screen click on "Contact Information" and fill out           the information listed. Please make sure you answer the question about any possible felonies.
5)   After you complete your contact information, click on "Choose Sports" and select the sports you are               interested in officiating –softball.
6)   You are now set to take a look at and register for our course. To get to this area, you must click on the           orange silhouette or the word "official". Although still on the DASHBOARD, you now have access to               every course offered throughout the state of Ohio. Click on "Select a Course" and it will list all the softball       courses offered. You can find our course directly by typing "Burwell" in the search box.
7)   At the bottom of our course information page you will see a "Signup" button. Hit that button and complete       the form.
8)   Your will receive a confirmation of your registration and your books will be available at the first class.
9)   If you have questions please contact Mike Burwell 614-374-8735 or by email wmtc2001@yahoo.com