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
September Chapter Meeting
All new and returning referees should attend this meeting at Bayland Community Center to learn more about the upcoming 2019 season.
LATEST HSSOA & TASO NEWS
TASO Soccer Registration for 2019 Now Open
May 24, 2018 - TASO News
The TASO renewal and registration site is open. Please remember that a renewal MUST click on “Membership Renewal”. Do NOT try to log in first. Late renewals start August 1. Remember that TAPPS games start in late August. The training video and test should be up by August 1, but may be even earlier. Assignors must see these requirements have been met before games can be assigned. Register Now on www.taso.org
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
Behind the Whistle: U.S. Soccer Referee Nick Balcer at the DA Summer Showcase & Playoffs
Go behind the scenes with U.S. Soccer referee Nick Balcer during his time at the Development Academy Summer Showcase and Playoffs.
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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