HOUSTON SOUTHWEST SOCCER OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
The Houston TASO Chapter of High School Soccer Officials
Upcoming Meetings & Events
October Chapter Meeting
2019-20 kickoff meeting at Bayland Community Center at 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
TASO Launches Updated Website
August 29, 2019 - HSSOA News
TASO has done significant updates to their website improving design and adding a large amount of content. In addition to registration, soccer officials now have a dedicated area for important news and guidance for soccer. HSSOA referees are encouraged to visit the site. Visit the TASO Soccer Area
TASO Soccer News & Policies
August 30, 2019 - TASO News
TASO has enhanced their sport specific sections on their newly launched website. The soccer area now has many useful articles on officiating and a listing of policy updates that will help officials during matches this season. Check out this useful information on www,taso,org.
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.
TASO Announces Modified Soccer Year
April 19, 2019 - TASO News
Since many school districts schedule middle school soccer matches into May, The TASO Soccer Board has extended the 2018-2019 TASO Soccer Year until May 31, 2019. Starting with the 2019-2020 year and going forward, the TASO Soccer Year will be June 1 – May 31.
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
Tools to Become a Better Referee
SheBelieves Spotlight: Referees
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NFHS Rules Myth vs Fact
Myth: It is a foul throw-in if one or both of a player's feet are touching the sideline but extend over the touchline onto the field at the time the ball is released.
Fact: So long as both of the player's feet are at least touching the sideline, the throw-in is legal even if the player's foot/feet extend onto the field.
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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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