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NISOA Referee Training Camp

The 2011 NISOA referee training camp schedule has been published. This schedule is subject to change. The camp starts on July 10, 2011 and runs through July 14, 2011. There are a few slots still available for this year’s camp so apply soon if you are interested in attending this unique experience.

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Metric Conversion

Published on March 22, 2011 in General

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Metric Conversion

Individuals have asked for a conversion chart from metric to feet and yards to prepare for the physical fitness testing. 10 meters = 32.8 feet = 10.9 yards 15 meters = 49.2 feet = 16.4 yards 30 meters = 98.4 feet = 32.8 yards 40 meters = 131.2 feet = 43.7 yards 50 meters = […]

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2011 Comparative Rules Guide

Published on February 17, 2011 in General

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The 2011 edition of the Comparative Rules Guide is now on the forms page. This document compares the NCAA Rules, NFHS Rules and the FIFA Laws of the Game. It is a great tool to use on a regular basis to ensure proper application of rules/laws of the game. Printed versions will be available to […]

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NISOA Referee Training Camp

NISOA is now accepting online applications for the 2011 Referee Training Camp in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania from July 10, 2011 through July 14, 2011. Various scholarships and grants are available for applicants as indicated on the application form. The NISOA Referee Training Camp is a unique, four day residential training program that focuses on improving soccer […]

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Manny Ortiz, Jr.

During the January 2011 Executive Council meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, President Manuel Ortiz, Jr. made two appointments for regional representative. Nick Cinquanto, Philadelphia, PA was appointed as Region III Representative to replace George Wescott who began his term as secretary. Region III encompasses NJ, DE and Eastern PA. Diana Esquivel, San Antonio, TX was appointed as […]

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2011 NISOA Assignors’ Workshop

Published on December 7, 2010 in General

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The 2011 Assignors Workshop is scheduled for March 25-27, 2011 in Frisco, TX, a suburb of Dallas.  The host hotel is the Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco, Convention Center and Spa where a block of rooms have been reserved for NISOA participants.  This is a critical meeting with several key components on the agenda including relationships with […]

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George Noujaim

The NAIA has awarded the 2010 Larry Lady Officiating Award to George Noujaim, Director National Referee Program. The award is presented for his highly regarded soccer officiating accomplishments. George currently serves as the NISOA liaison with the NAIA for the Women’s National Championships. He also officiated at six NAIA National Championship Tournaments for men and […]

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November 2010 NISOA Newsletter

Published on November 12, 2010 in General

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November 2010 NISOA Newsletter

The electronic version of the November 2010 NISOA newsletter is now available. This version includes articles describing the benefits of attending the NISOA Referee Training Camp as well as recapping the highlights and awards presented at 2010 NISOA National Convention.

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Online Training Program Launched

Published on October 18, 2010 in General

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Online Training Program Launched

NISOA has signed contracts with the NCAA and Arbitersports for the development and launching of a new training website. As part of the annual dues, each NISOA member has access to the site and can take quizzes, review video, read instructional articles and more. Nonmembers will have to pay $100.00 for the service. Since the […]

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Coaching During Injury

Published on October 8, 2010 in Instruction

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Coaching During Injury

Situation: A player is injured on the field and the referee calls the coach on the field. The coach begins coaching the other players while dealing with the injury. This is a violation of rule 12.14.1. “Athletic trainers and coaches may enter the field only if instructed to do so by the referee; however, it […]

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