HOUSTON SOUTHWEST SOCCER OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
The Houston TASO Chapter of High School Soccer Officials
Upcoming Meetings & Events
2019 TASO Registration Open
TASO registration is now open for the upcoming 2019 season. Register now and avoid the rush. Register on TASO.org
October Chapter Meeting
October HSSOA Chapter meeting at Bayland Community Center. Directions to Bayland Community Center
November Chapter Meeting
November HSSOA Chapter meeting at Bayland Community Center. Directions to Bayland Community Center
December Chapter Meeting
December HSSOA Chapter meeting at Bayland Community Center. Directions to Bayland Community Center
LATEST HSSOA & TASO NEWS
2019 Mileage & Game Fees Available
September 12, 2018 - HSSOA News
Read and review the updated game fee and mileage rates for games in the 2019 season. The page details 3 person and 2 person systems and all game durations. A downloadable document is also available on the page. Go to Mileage Rates & Game Fee page.
Final 2018 Account Balances Posted
April 10, 2018 - HSSOA News
All assignment fees for the 2018 season have been posted in your referee member portal. Log in to your account and make sure your account balance is $0 or above. If you have money left in your account, you can carry this over to next season which is just around the corner. Login and check your balance now!
TASO and Battlefields to Ballfields Announce Partnership
February 15, 2018 - TASO News
TASO is proud to announce that they are the first state-wide organize to forge a partnership with Battlefields to Ballfields (B2B). B2B is a non-profit foundation dedicated to assist veterans and active members of our armed forces become sports officials. The Foundation will reimburse a new official for uniforms and dues paid to the local chapter and TASO the veterans will join. Battlefields to Ballfields will also reimburse the new official for their equipment, training materials, insurance. Read complete details on www.taso.org
HSSOA Support for Referees Impacted by Harvey
September 1, 2017 - HSSOA News
HSSOA members that have a surplus balance in their referee assigning account may donate any or all of their balance to the TASO Hurricane Harvey relief effort. If you have account funds to donate, please send the HSSOA treasurer an email with your amount and the chapter will transfer your funds. Email the HSSOA treasurer at treasurer@hssoa.com.
UIL & TAPPS Drone Policy
July 1, 2017 - TASO News
The UIL and TAPPS have created policies for the use of drones by its member schools. Please read this article posted on TASO's website so you are aware of these policies. See complete policy on www.taso.org.
Tools to Become a Better Referee
A Feel for the Game: MLS referees - FOX Soccer
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NFHS Rules Myth vs Fact
Myth: The referee can only stop the clock for goals, yellow/red cards, injuries, and penalty kicks. The referee has no discretion to stop the clock for anything else.
Fact: The referee has discretion to stop the clock for any reason he/she deems necessary. This might include situations where it is taking excessive time to retrieve a ball, to explain a call to a coach or player, to handle an escalating situation between players/teams, to remove a disruptive spectator, to consult with an assistant referee, etc.
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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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