Association meeting.

The little things. Join us as our AHSAA NW District Director trains on focusing on the ‘little things’ that can take you to the next level in your journey as a referee.

Topic for the evening is avoiding injuries and if time allows FIFA Foul-Yellow-Red Video analysis. Meeting will have an online Zoom link as well. The link will be sent through DragonFly the day before.

Association meeting. NW District Director will train on AHSAA OT and KFTM procedures. We’ll have donuts too!

Association meeting.

Association meeting.

Join us for a pre-season tune-up for the 2024 season.

Event Address: Jack Allen Soccer Complex, 2616 Modaus Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603

Contact us at vicepresident@nasoa.org or president@nasoa.org if you have any questions.

Registration is required for this event in order for you to receive credit for attending an AHSAA rules meeting.  Registration will also enable us to ensure we have a 2023-2024 AHSAA soccer rules book available for you (assuming you haven't received a copy yet).

The training event will be held on January 27, 2024.  Show time is 7:45am; start time is at 8am.  You will be done by 3pm.

Lunch and snacks are provided!  If you have special dietary requirements, please make sure you document those in your registration.

On 20 January 2024, in Rainbow City, and 21 January 2024 in Mobile, we will have our Soccer Referee State Camp. Referees attending the State Camp only need to attend either the one on the 20th or the 21st. This is an in-person event.

Attendance at the State Camp also gives you credit for District Camp. However, I highly encourage you to also attend your local District Camp if one is being offered.

The event on 20 January will include a classroom session plus refereeing games/field evaluation. The session on 21 January will be classroom only.

The cost to attend the State Camp is $40. You must register to attend. Registration ends 7 January 2024.

Payment can be made via
1. CashApp to Cedric Thomas $RAMAJLLC
2. VENMO to Cedric Thomas @CedricThomas-JA
3. Check – please contact me for mailing address.
4. If you belong to an association that will cover your registration cost, please have your association treasurer contact me.

Please take advantage of the training that is being offered by your local association, District Director, and AHSAA which is geared towards developing you and putting more tools in your toolkit.

We will have specific State Camp information to follow for those who register.

Thank you and looking forward to seeing on a game.

Cedric Thomas
AHSAA Coordinator for Soccer Officials

This weather is snow joke.

Our association meeting scheduled for tomorrow, January 16th, will be moved online. Start time is 6:00 PM.

Training will include DFK and IFK, and if time allows, Misconduct, cautionable offenses, and sending-off offenses.

Here is the link to our Zoom meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85786684247?pwd=NnZtZytMcXN4RzZLUFI4Yi9MVTFQdz09

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering professional growth and development for NASOA members, we strongly encourage you to attend as many meetings as possible throughout the season.

Can’t make it to a meeting?

Join NASOA’s High School Assignor Brandi Fletcher for online training.

Questions? Contact Brandi at hsassignor@nasoa.org

Our first meeting of the season for high school soccer. Remember that you must attend meetings to officiate AHSAA soccer. The 2024 Soccer Rules Book will be available for pickup. You MUST be registered for AHSAA Soccer to obtain a 2023-2024 Soccer Rules Book.

Agenda

• 1730-1750: Social

• Kim A. Giveaways 

• 1750-1800: Welcome Jackie

• New ref welcome

• Introduce the board

• Minutes from Dec 12, 2023 need approval

• 1805 - 1815: HS General News

• The high school season starts on February 2, 2024. Don’t take the test until you have registered and received your books

• Pay will be done through DragonFly. We hope to pay every two weeks

• Chris - PREPARE event on January 27, 2024

• 1815-1845 NASOA Assignor Brandi

• Blocks, Ejection Reports

• Travel Pay explanation

• Rule Changes/Clarifications and points of emphasis (POE)

• Tim Barron - AHSAA District Director

• 1845-1900 Open for questions

• End of event

Note: Kim H. will have the financial report at our meeting on the 16th.

The tentative agenda for this year’s district camp will be:
- 2024 Rules Changes – Rule Books to be distributed to attendees
- Observations – Who’s watching and what are they looking for?
- High School Soccer vs. Club Soccer
- Brandi Fletcher – DragonFly Refresher
- Effective Match Report Writing and Procedures
- “I’ll take Misconduct for $100 Alex”

Snacks, Lunch and refreshments will be provided

The cost of this year’s District Camp will be $40 per referee. Receipt of your payment is your registration. I will send a confirmation to all that have paid.

**You must be registered for the AHSAA soccer season to attend the district camp. Register in DragonFly as soon as possible.

Payments for district camp can be made the following ways:
- Venmo / tim-barron-3
- Check for $40 made out to Tim Barron and mailed to 1600 Bridgedale St NE, Huntsville, AL 35811

Should you have any questions please email me at timmybarron44@gmail.com

Looking forward to busy January of preparation for the upcoming AHSAA soccer season.

Tim Barron
AHSAA NW District Director

Location: Merrimack Soccer Central 3501 Blvd SW Huntsville AL 35805

Tactical Fouls Video Analysis NASOA Meeting

Gear up for an impactful pre-high school season training! Join us in refining your skills between the USSF and high school seasons. Our focus will be on tactical fouls and video analysis, crucial elements for top-notch officiating.

NASOA monthly board meeting. Zoom meeting.

Location: Merrimack Soccer Central 3501 Blvd SW Huntsville AL 35805

USSF Focused NASOA Meeting

More details to follow.

It is HIGHLY encouraged that all new referees attend the meeting.

New Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Address on NASOA Facebook Event Page

Yes, you read it right! We've adjusted the event time to accommodate the schedule of our dedicated soccer enthusiasts. So, feel free to head straight from the field to the fun.

In the spirit of togetherness, this event is a potluck party, and we'd love for you to contribute by bringing a dish to share. It's a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and share delicious bites with fellow soccer aficionados.

To help us plan and ensure a delightful variety, please take a moment to sign up for the dish you'll be bringing by visiting [insert link]: https://tinyurl.com/NASOA-Social.

We're looking forward to a Sunday filled with good company, great food, and the camaraderie that comes with our shared love for soccer.

Families are welcome, and we can't wait to see you there!

NASOA monthly board meeting.

Location: Merrimack Soccer Central 3501 Blvd SW Huntsville AL 35805

USSF Focused NASOA Meeting

Come and see what we have next: Our featured speaker, Kris Bailey, a USSF National Referee Coach, will get you looking at what is important when accepting a match assignment. She'll cover the priorities of refereeing by reviewing the 11 Principles that get you through every game! Come one; come all to a look at what we really want to do when we're on the pitch!

It is HIGHLY encouraged that all new referees attend the meeting.

NASOA monthly board meeting.

Location: John Hunt Soccer Complex Field #5

2151 Airport Rd Huntsville AL 35801

This course is for those who wish to become a new United States Soccer Federation (USSF) soccer Referee and obtain a license for the remainder of 2023 and all of 2024. The Course has two components:

1. Completion of all online coursework found on this page AND

2.  Mandatory attendance of a field session scheduled for Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the John Hunt Soccer Complex, Field #5.

The Course requires the completion of the online Course materials, located under the ASSIGNMENTS tab above. Candidates should complete the online coursework before the scheduled field session to gain the most from the field session and obtain a license. If the candidate does not complete the online coursework by the deadline, the candidate may need to be transferred to the next available field session in the area.

For those candidates 18 and over, US Soccer also requires the candidate to apply for and pass a background check. The background check requires an additional $30 fee that is required directly by US Soccer. A candidate will still be allowed to attend the mandatory field session in the event their background check is still in process, but their license will not be issued until the background check is cleared.

Location: Merrimack Soccer Central 3501 Blvd SW Huntsville AL 35805

USSF Focused NASOA Meeting

Our meeting on September 5 is an opportunity to delve into the latest developments within NASOA and receive valuable training. One of the highlights of the evening will be a captivating video analysis by our very own soccer philosopher, Tim Barron. Tim will decipher IFAB's most recent Laws of the Game changes.

It is HIGHLY encouraged that all new referees attend the meeting.

There will also be pizza!