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Recent News

2021 TAPPS Semi-final Fall Championship Games

Houston referees were selected to do the TAPPS semi-final championship games on Nov. 8 at the Multi Sport center in Round Rock.

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2022 Playoff Procedures – Important

Referees officiating playoff matches should be sure to read playoff procedures presentation and print off a copy to take to the field.

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2020-2021 TASO/NFHS Rule Change Presentation

Review the 2020-2021 TASO/NFHS Rule Change Presentation available in your member portal under Training Resources.

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Looking to Become a Referee?

Individuals looking to officiate highschool soccer through HSSOA assignors must register and certify through TASO first.

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

19 Jan

January Virtual Chapter Meeting

HSSOA Chapter meeting to be held on January 19, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT via Zoom.

9 Feb

February Board Meeting

HSSOA Board meeting to be held on February 9, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT via Zoom.

16 Feb

February Chapter Meeting

HSSOA Chapter meeting to be held on February 16, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT via Zoom.

16 Mar

March Chapter Meeting

HSSOA Chapter meeting to be held on March 16, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT at Bayland.

Resource Center

Referee Resources

NFHS Rules Myth vs Fact

Click on the subject to discover the fact behind the myth. Download a printable version as provided by James Spencer: 2020-2021 Printable Myth vs Fact Document (665 KB)

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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 […]

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A Feel for the Game: MLS referees – FOX Soccer

Get an in-depth look at what it takes to be a referee in MLS. Learn from referees performing at the highest levels.

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Coach Resources