HOUSTON SOUTHWEST SOCCER OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
The Houston TASO Chapter of High School Soccer Officials
Upcoming Meetings & Events
February Chapter Meeting
HSSOA Chapter meeting at Bayland Community Center, 6:30pm. Directions to Bayland Community Center
March Chapter Meeting
HSSOA Chapter meeting at Bayland Community Center, 6:30pm. Directions to Bayland Community Center
April Chapter Meeting - Elections
April 2020 HSSOA Chapter meeting at Bayland Community Center at 6:30pm. Season wrap-up and elections. Directions to Bayland Community Center
LATEST HSSOA & TASO NEWS
Weekly Account Balances Posted to Portals
January 8, 2020 - HSSOA News
Assigning fees are posted weekly in your account portal. For 2020, referees must have a starting $75.00 balance in their accounts to receive assignments. Once the season begins, balances must be at least $40.00 to avoid being removed from assignments. You will receive a weekly email regarding your balance status. Login and check your balance now!
Updated Version of NFHS Rules vs Myths Available
November 2, 2019 - HSSOA News
See the updated version of the NFHS the NFHS Rules vs Myths compiled by HSSOA referee James Spencer. A printable version is available so you can take this valuable document to the field with you. Go to the Rules vs Myth page.
TASO Proposes Game Fee Increase
April 22, 2019 - TASO News
At the UIL Sports Officials Committee (SOC) meeting on Monday, April 22, 2019, TASO submitted a game/match fee increase for all six TASO sports. The increase generally asked for a $10 increase for varsity assignments and a $5 increase for sub-varsity. If approved will be presented to the UIL Legislative Council at their October meeting. If approved by the Legislative Council, the increase will be effective for the 2020-2021 school year.
Tools to Become a Better Referee
Q&A with John Parry NFL Referee
Veteran NFL Official John Parry answers questions about officials and how we can work together with coaches and fans to create a positive atmosphere. Good information for officials in all sports at all levels.
NFHS Rules Myth vs Fact
Myth: A player must be called for a handball even if they are reflexively trying to protect their groin, face or chest/breasts.
Fact: Any player that reflexively moves their hands to protect their groin, face or chest is NOT guilty of handling. This is a new rule change from prior seasons and reverses the prior interpretation.
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US Soccer Referee Program
A great way to understand the Laws of the Game and become a high school referee is to first become a US Soccer certified referee. Their certification program will allow you to build a solid foundation for officiating the sport. Learn more at www.ussoccer.com/referees.
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