Soccer
Referee Classes for the fall 2026
2026 Fall LSO SAY Soccer Referee Course Schedule
https://forms.gle/
Course Contact and Lead Instructor: Scott Gall lso_referee@yahoo.com
LSO is proud to provide SAY Soccer Referee Training for this coming Fall season. The 2 day course is designed for new referees. For the returning referees, you must attend class once per calendar year and pass the required test. If you do not attend the class you will not be allowed to take the test or referee this Fall. Please plan ahead and set your schedule early.
Age Requirement – For LSO you must be 13 years old during the calendar year. Check with your home organization if not from LSO.
Who needs to take the class?
All new and returning referees that do not have a referee badge with the word “CERTIFIED”, “STATE” or “NATIONAL” on it must take the class and pass the appropriate test one time per calendar year. You should take the test on your anniversary season each year, Spring or Fall. If it has been more than a year since your last class and you do not have a CERTIFIED badge you can take the test anytime.
Class Schedules
• Note class for NEW referees consist of two modules. You must attend both Modules A and B.
You may attend either Module A but you must attend Module A before Module B.
Class Number 1 (Over age 13, NEW REFEREES)- Instructional level only • Sunday August 23rd, 2026
o 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Class Number 2 (Over age 13, NEW REFEREES) - for Passer level and up • Module A – Saturday August 1st, 2026
o 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Module B – Sunday August 2nd, 2026
o 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Class Number 3 (Over age 13, NEW REFEREES) - for Passer level and up • Module A – Saturday
August 8th, 2026
o 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Module B – Sunday August 9th, 2026
o 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Class Number 4 Returning Referees Only (short review and short test)
• Module B – Sunday August 23rd, 2026
o 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
How Do I sign up for a class?
Use this link to let us know you are coming. Then you are all set! https://forms.gle/
Kids, bring an adult to the class to be a referee and both your class fee is FREE!!!!
Class Fee
$20.00 for new referees,
Make checks payable to “Lakota Sports Organization”, cash is OK but checks are best.
Class Location:
Telhio Credit Union/Crimson Cup
(On 747 across from Beckett Kroger, next to Panera Bread)
8249 Market Pl Dr.
West Chester Township, OH 45069
Soccer
Hot Shots Fall program open now!
Welcome to the Fall LSO Hot Shots Soccer Program! Register - Lakota Sports Org
A Youth Soccer program is offered to boys and girls aged 2 years, 8 months - 4 years of age.
Hot Shots program allows players to develop motor skills through soccer. This program will introduce basic soccer skills to players ages 2 years, 8 months through 4 years. The sessions will include fundamental soccer activities, games, and stories to develop their skills in the following areas:
- Balance, Agility, and Coordination
- Soccer Skills
- Gross motor skills · Physical Development
- Social skills · Self-confidence
- Teamwork
Program Specifics:
Program Days and Times: Sunday, August 30, 2026, through Sunday, October 25, 2026 (8 Sessions)
No sessions will be held on Labor Day weekend.
This is a Sunday-Only Program. No additional practices will be held.
Program Location: WJL Multi-Sports Park, 7894 Kyle's Station Road, Liberty Township, 45044
Program Times: Session # Time
Session A: 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm
Session B: 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm
Session C: 5:00 pm to 5:50 pm
No additional practices will be held.
The fee includes eight sessions and a full soccer uniform- A shirt, shorts, and socks!
Sessions are limited to the first 40 players registered.
Families will be contacted by Monday, August 24, 2026
Questions? Contact Bruce Rhodes, EA at: execadmin@lakotasports.org
