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
September Chapter Meeting
Make plans to attend this meeting at Bayland Community Center at 6:30pm to learn about the upcoming season. Directions to Bayland Community Center
October Chapter Meeting
HSSOA Chapter meeting at Bayland Community Center, 6:30pm. Directions to Bayland Community Center
November Chapter Meeting
November HSSOA Chapter meeting at Bayland Community Center, 6:30pm. Directions to Bayland Community Center
December Chapter Meeting
December HSSOA Chapter meeting at Bayland Community Center, 6:30pm. Directions to Bayland Community Center
LATEST HSSOA & TASO NEWS
Weekly Account Balances Posted to Portals
January 13, 2019 - HSSOA News
Assigning fees are posted weekly in your account portal. For 2019, 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!
2019 Scrimmage Credits Posted
January 8, 2019 - HSSOA News
If you worked scrimmage games this year, your credits have been posted to your account. With scrimmages over, please be sure to maintain your assigning balance.
Katy ISD Introduces New Pay System
December 17, 2018 - HSSOA News
Katy ISD will introduce a new electronic payment system for the 2019 season. Officials will submit all required forms and invoices electronically. Complete information is available on the ISD Specific Payment Process page within the hssoa site. The point of contact is Susan Trackwell SusanETrackwell@katyisd.org 281-396-7786. Go to ISD Specific Payment Process Page
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.
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
Behind the Whistle: Referee Guido Gonzales Jr. at the 2017 Men's Nike International Friendlies
Go behind the scenes with U.S. Soccer referee Guido Gonzales Jr. during his time at the 2017 Men's Nike International Friendlies.
NFHS Rules Myth vs Fact
Myth: If a team sets up a wall to defend against a free kick, the attacking team may not take the free kick until the referee whistles for the restart of play even if the attacking team does not request 10 yards.
Fact: Unless the referee sets the wall and/or directs the attacking team to wait for the whistle, a "quick-kick" may be taken by the attacking team at any time regardless of whether the defending team is ready and/or has set their wall.
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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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