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U.S. Soccer Referee Program

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U.S. Soccer believes that every player has the right to develop and compete in a fair, fun and safe environment under the oversight of a licensed referee.

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U.S. Soccer Referee Abuse Prevention

Respect the Call

EFFECTIVE MARCH 2025

Join U.S. Soccer in creating a better future for our game. Our updated Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy 531-9) is designed to make youth and amateur matches more safer, more fun, and more empowering for everyone involved. Referee abuse will not be tolerated. We're asking everyone to do their part by knowing the rules, reporting referee abuse, and embodying behaviors that represent the best of us.

U.S. Soccer Referee Abuse Prevention

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Ohio Champions League (OCL)

Referee Fees - 2025/2026

League: OSPL/COPL/OCL

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Age Group # Referees Center or Referee 1 AR1 AR2 or Referee 2 Total Payment Payment Per Team

U-08 25x2 5v5 1 (Center Only) $56 $0 $0 $56 $28

U-08/U-09/U-10 7v7 1 (Center Only $56 $0 $0 $56 $28

U-10/U-11/U-12 30x2 9v9 1 (Center Only $90 $0 $0 $90 $45

U-10/U-11/U-12 30x2 9v9 2 (Center + 1 AR) $80 $40 $0 $120 $60

U-10/U-11/U-12 30x2 9v9 2 (2 Referees) $60 $0 $60 $120 $60

U-10/U-11/U-12 30x2 9v9 3 (Center and 2 ARs) $60 $40 $40 $140 $70

U-12/U-13/U-14/U-15 35x2 11v11 1 (Center Only) $120 $0 $0 $120 $60

U-12/U-13/U-14/U-15 35x2 11v11 2 (Center + 1 AR) $90 $50 $0 $140 $70

U-12/U-13/U-14 /U-15 35x211v11 2 (2 Referees) $70 $0 $70 $140 $70

U-12/U-13/U-14/U-15 35x2 11v11 3 (Center and 2 ARs) $70 $50 $50 $170 $85

U-13/U-14/U-15/U-16 40x2 11v11 1 (Center Only) $120 $0 $0 $120 $60

U-13/U-14/U-15/U-16 40x2 11v11 2 (Center + 1 AR) $100 $60 $0 $160 $80

U-13/U-14/U-15/U-16 40x2 11v11 2 (2 Referees) $80 $0 $80 $160 $80

U-13/U-14/U-15/U-16 40x2 11v11 3 (Center and 2 ARs) $80 $60 $60 $200 $100

U-15/U-16/U-17/U-18 45x2 11v11 1 (Center Only) $140 $0 $0 $140 $70

U-15/U-16/U-17/U-18 45x2 11v11 2 (Center + 1 AR) $110 $70 $0 $180 $80

U-15/U-16/U-17/U-18 45x2 11v11 2 (2 Referees) $90 $0 $90 $180 $90

U-15/U-16/U-17/U-18 45x2 11v11 3 (Center and 2 ARs) $90 $70 $70 $230 $115