We are pleased to announce the 2020 NISOA College Soccer Referee Clinic schedule. Please note the following details regarding clinic registration and qualifications: As a result of the the continued agreements and collaborations established for the 2020 season with our fellow stakeholders in collegiate soccer, these clinics are open to all NISOA members and there […]
Registration is now open for the 2020 NISOA Referee Summit presented by Official Sports on April 25, 2020 from 9am-4pm at Clemson University, Clemson, SC. Registration attendance will be capped at 125 NISOA attendees. Official Sports will be in attendance selling new merchandise for the 2020 season. This year’s keynote Speaker is Alex Prus, PRO2 Director of Officiating and Longtime NISOA […]
By: Gary W. Huber, NISOA President It gives me great pleasure to announce that Tori Penso has joined the NISOA Staff as Managing Director, effective immediately. As Managing Director Tori will serve as overall manager of NISOA, provide strategic leadership to NISOA, serve as the Liaison between our Sr. Directors and Sr. Operations Director and […]
We received this email from Mike McBride (ISOA New Jersey) I write this email with a heavy heart to inform you of the passing of our GREAT referee, assignor, and friend Bob Mykulak. Bob passed away yesterday morning peacefully in his sleep. Bob has been a long time member, serving the board in multiple capacities, […]
There have been many inquiries regarding the NCAA postseason assignment process and how it relates to NISOA membership. Postseason appointments made by the NCAA, NAIA, NIRSA, and NJCAA are done so at the sole discretion of the assignment coordinator for that specific governing body. NISOA does provide its members with important opportunities to increase visibility, […]
Jeff James (July 11,1962-April 13, 2019), NISOA National Referee from Northern New York ISOA was posthumously inducted into the New York State Soccer Hall of Fame on November 16, 2019 at the New York State Boys High School State Championships. His collegiate soccer officiating career started in 1999 and included over 450 matches, of which […]
NISOA is pleased to announce that current COO Lance VanHaitsma has accepted the position of CONCACAF Manager of Refereeing effective immediately. In the past year, Lance has done a remarkable job with NISOA and helped advance our strategic goals to the highest levels to date. Lance will remain a member of the NISOA team restructuring […]
The National Federation of State High School Associations has published a survey for high school soccer officials regarding the implementation of new rules for the 2019 – 2020 season as well as suggestions for rules modifications. NISOA members who are actively involved in high school soccer are invited to participate.
On behalf of the selection committee, we are proud to announce Jennifer Dunn from Greater Iowa ISOA as the week 10 winner of the 2019 Terry Vaughn NISOA Referee of the Week presented by Official Sports. Jen resides in Central City, Iowa. She was nominated by Greater Iowa Chapter President, Phil Watson for her outstanding […]
General elections for the elected NISOA Executive Board and senior leadership positions are scheduled to occur in April 2020 for the 2021-2022 term. The NISOA By Laws allow each chapter to forward a name for each elected office position and the regional representative for the chapter’s geographic region. Position descriptions are available for download here. […]