To: NISOA Officials From: Ken Andres NCAA Soccer Secretary Rules Editor R. 12.3 requires the center referee to electronically file a red card report for all ejections within 24 hours of completion of the game. This rule applies to all games officiated under NCAA rules ( NCAA, NAIA, NCCAA and NJCAA). In addition to filing […]
TO: Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coaches and Conference Commissioners. FROM: Ken Andres, secretary-rules editor – NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules Committee. SUBJECT: Update on artificial noisemakers and red card reporting. Included in this memorandum is a revised official interpretation of Rule 5.6.9 in regards to artificial noisemakers and pep bands, as well as an update on the […]
From Kenneth G. Andres, NCAA Soccer Secretary-Rules Editor Overtime and Fight Protocols Referees do not have discretion to change any playing rule. (See Rule 5.4.6.) 1. OVERTIME PROCEDURES Rule 7.1.1. For regular-season games, two sudden-victory overtime periods of 10 minutes each shall be played. This procedure must be followed, regardless of whether or not the […]
The NISOA Interscholastic Division, in cooperation and with the support of the National Federation of State High School Associations, has prepared a 2012-2013 rules changes video for high school soccer. The video can be viewed in the Interscholastic Instruction section of our web site. Please be aware that the rules changes video is very large […]
The 2012 NISOA Convention/Annual General Meeting was held on July 21, 2012 in Rosemont, Illinois. Here are the highlights from the event: Instructional clinics were presented discussing the difference between the collegiate and professional game (Dr. Joe Machnik), coaches’ perspective on officiating (Rob Kehoe from NSCAA), High Schools rules changes and interpretations (Mark Koski from […]
The 2012-2013 NCAA Soccer Rules books have been received from the NCAA. Distribution (via first class US Mail) of the rules book to registered NISOA members will start on August 15, 2012. Registered NISOA members will also receive the preseason guide and a handy rules difference card in this mailing. A pdf version of the rules is also […]
The 2012 NISOA Annual Awards were held on July 21, 2012 in Rosemont, Illinois. The following individuals were recognized for their contributions to NISOA and intercollegiate soccer: NISOA Hall of Fame – Julio Salas (PA) and Joe Miller (CT) Raymond Bernabei Honor Award – Don Wilbur (SC) Mario Donnangelo Merit Award – George Wescott (NJ) […]
Ryan Cigich has been named the NCAA national coordinator of officiating for men’s and women’s soccer, replacing Don Wilbur, who had served in that capacity for the past two years. Cigich has officiated nearly 2,000 youth, amateur and professional matches since 1986, including more than 700 at the collegiate level. He also has experience as a referee instructor, evaluator […]
The 2012-2013 NCAA Soccer Rules have been published and will be mailed to NISOA members no later than August 17, 2012. You may download the electronic version of the Rules from our web site now.
The 2012 National Referee Academy clinic at St. John’s Country Day School in Orange Park (Jacksonville), Florida will be held on July 28, 2012. NISOA has arranged for special lodging rates for participants. Please use the contact information below, including a special link to make reservations through their site. There are 2 hotels that are […]