Welcome to the Team
Join Ohio Soccer Association as a member and bring #MoreGame to your league or club!
Ohio Soccer Association’s singular goal is to support, inspire, and grow soccer by unlocking every community’s potential. We support clubs, leagues, teams, coaches, referees, parents, and players with resources, expertise, and programs that make it easier for young people to get involved and stay in the game. We stand for innovation, integrity, teamwork, inclusion, and trust.
Over 160 years of combined experience in youth sports
At OSA, you’ll find a group of 13 professional, approachable, and innovative people to help evaluate your needs and get you where you need to go! View our team here.
We’re here to help you manage through all the details and all the information to make your job more efficient and get kids on the fields.
We pride ourselves on being responsive and engaged with you. Let us help you unlock all the great benefits of being an official member!
What We Offer
Operational Support
From risk management via our Safe Soccer program, to insurance and league management.
Growth & Development
Club, Coach, Player & Referee Development Tools & Resources
Programming
From competitive leagues, our annual Cup Series, and our Olympic Development Program, to TOPSoccer (special needs) and Esports….there’s a game for everyone!
Leagues and clubs like you use Ohio Soccer Association to help them manage registration, operational practices, receive education, enhance player safety, ensure risk compliance, and drive recruitment. Some benefits even extend to your players’ families, making it easier to save money and offset costs.
| OSA MEMBERSHIP GIVES YOU ACCESS TO | |
|---|---|
| Safe Soccer Program | Access to OSA's Professional Staff |
| Directors & Officers Insurance | Players Health Risk Platform |
| Liability & Accident Insurance | Assistance Creating Bylaws |
| Member Services Team to HelpCoaches Get Through Risk Process | Personalized Org Pin onPlay OSA Locator Map |
| OSA Equipment Store (member discounts) | OSA Grassroots Rebate Program |
| Tournament Sanctioning | Coaching Education |
| Robust Registration Platform | TOPSoccer |
| League Management | Tournament Teams |
| Club Development | Branding & Marketing Support |
| Olympic Development Program | Nonprofit Compliance Assistance |
| Referee Development | Annual Awards Recognition |
| State, Regional, and National Leagues | Ohio Soccer Cup Series |
| Health Insurance | ...and more! |
We aim to help each organization develop and achieve its own goals, its own way, with the support and flexibility of a state united.
We look forward to developing a relationship with you to discover how we can support your organization.
Join Today
New Member Interest
For any club or league not currently participating in OSA sanctioned activities.
Complete the Member Interest Form
Our Member Services team will be in touch!
Email Jen (jfickett@ohio-soccer.org) a copy of your Governance Document(s)
Governance Document Examples: charter, articles of incorporation, bylaws, rules, regulations, any rules of play, and other governing documents appropriate to understanding your structure and activities.
Add and/or update your board of directors listing under 'Club Officials' on the state side of Demosphere [click here] to ensure D&O coverage
Returning OSA Member Checklist
For any club or league that was an OSA member the previous seasonal year.
Complete the online annual Member Application
In order to complete, you must be listed as a user in your club/league GotSport system.
GotSport Dashboard > Affiliations > OSA > Available Forms > OSA Club & League Membership Form
Remit your $50 annual membership fee
Add and/or update your officers and contacts under "Users" in your GotSport system to ensure D&O coverage
Upload a current Governance Document into your GotSport system to update our new process/records
GotSport Dashboard > Affiliations > OSA > Available Forms > OSA Member Governance Doc
Governance Document Examples: charter, articles of incorporation, bylaws, rules, regulations, any rules of play, and other governing documents appropriate to understanding your structure and activities.
New Club Member Checklist
For clubs or communities that currently play in an OSA sanctioned league.
Complete the online annual Member Application
In order to complete, you must be listed as a user in your club/league GotSport system.
GotSport Dashboard > Affiliations > OSA > Available Forms > OSA Club & League Membership Form
Remit your $50 annual membership fee
Add and/or update your officers and contacts under "Users" in your GotSport system to ensure D&O coverage
Upload a current Governance Document into your GotSport system to update our new process/records
GotSport Dashboard > Affiliations > OSA > Available Forms > OSA Member Governance Doc
Governance Document Examples: charter, articles of incorporation, bylaws, rules, regulations, any rules of play, and other governing documents appropriate to understanding your structure and activities.
Unlock Your Potential
Become a Member
Benefits Include:
Operational Support
Insurance
Voting Rights
Coach Education
Expanded Information on Play Map
Player Development Tools
Club Resources
Access to Programming
Health Insurance
And More!
