Post on 15-Dec-2015
HistoryHigh School Soccer Officials of Central Florida (HSSOCF) is a local group of soccer officials organized and affiliated with the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). Established in 1981, we now have more than 180 registered members who officiate the majority of the high school soccer matches in Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
Mission• The HSSOCF is dedicated to the continuing development of soccer
referees. We provide a forum for our members to meet and discuss soccer, refereeing, and related matters. We also provide ongoing training and developmental assessments for our members.
• We believe very strongly that a referee's first and foremost responsibility is to the game of soccer... to insure a safe venue for every player - regardless of age, skill or experience - to enjoy the game fully.
Different• We do not… fine our officials if they miss a meeting.• We do not… fine our officials if they are late/no show to a game.• We do not… fine our schools for late schedules.• We do not… fine our schools for changes & cancellations.
• We do… try to be as accommodating as possible with all of our schools and officials.
• How do we do it? What is our process?
2014-15 Season• Begins in early May, before the schools dismiss for the summer and
before the administrative personnel shuffle.– Board has reviewed operations and addressed ways to better
streamline our processes going forward.– Board has agreed on major dates for our events and meetings for the
2014-15 academic year.– Treasurer is distributing final payments to officials & our Assignor for
games from the spring season.– Treasurer is finishing up outstanding (problem) collections from 2013-
14 with school or district bookkeepers & Athletic Directors.– Secretary is distributing 2014-15 contracts to school principals.– Secretary is reviewing upcoming JLA expirations, and notifying officials.
ContractFor the upcoming year it is called our 2014-15 Contest Officials Services Agreement, and it reads more like a friendly letter than a contract.• Section I: Fees – Invoice, End-of-Season Reconciliation, Treasurer• Section II: Schedules & Assignor• Section III: Cancellations, Suspensions & Officials Responsibilities• Section IV: Internet Arbiter Software, Games, School Athletic
Director & School Principal Responsibilities• Section V: Pre-game & School Responsibilities• Schedule A: Fees as listed on invoice.
Schedule AAdministrative Fee• High School $600• Middle School $150
Game Fee Lump Sum-Estimate (per home game)• BV/GV Game $153• BJV/GJV Game Fee Lump Sum-Estimate $82• BF/GF Game Fee Lump Sum-Estimate $60• BM/GM Game Fee Lump Sum-Estimate $50
Travel Allowance Lump Sum-Estimate (per home game)• Per Official/Per Venue $20
Administrative Fee• Bookkeeping• Accountant• Arbiter• Assignor• Assessing• Mentoring• Web Site• Changes*
Regular Season InvoiceFall Season / Winter Season / Spring Season• Distributed about six (6) weeks prior to start of season.• Due in full within thirty (30) days, about 2 weeks prior to start of
season.
Line Items• Administrative Fee• Game Fee Lump Sum-Estimate• Travel Allowance Lump Sum-Estimate
Other InvoicesTournament Invoice• Due in full prior to start of tournament.
District Invoice• Distributed as soon as all district games are known.• Due in full immediately upon receipt.
Regional & State Finals Invoice• Generated internally only, after check is received from school.• Referee crew must notify Treasurer how to distribute travel
allowance among crew.
www.hssocf.com
Main web page shows significant dates. Click on ‘Kato’ image (Become A Referee) to get all details about joining HSSOCF.
Secretary can easily direct all new referee inquiries to this web page, throughout the year whenever they occur, and then follow-up with them beginning in July.
www.hssocf.com/becomeareferee.html
Primary correspondence from the board to member referees, posted on HSSOCF website and available for download.1. Register with FHSAA, listing
HSSOCF as primary or secondary local association.
2. Review/comply with all JLA requirements.
3. Submit a current FW9ICA.
4. Run a fitness test.
5. Download FHSAA Officials Guidebook.
6. Pick up NFHS Soccer Rules Book.
Welcome BackPrimary correspondence from the board to the referees
FW9ICAInformation required of our officials, to set them up for Arbiter & ACH automatic deposits of game fees.
Significant Dates• Jul 1 – Sep 30
FHSAA Registration
• Oct 13-19FHSAA Online Exam
• Oct 18 @ 8 AM FHSAA Field Clinic
• Oct 24 @ 6:30 PMKick-off Picnic & Classic
• TBDNISOA Fitness Test
• Meetings @ 6:30 PMAug 3
Sep 7
Oct 5
Oct 12 – Test Preparation
Nov 2
Dec 7
Jan 25
Typical Meeting• President: Welcome & General Announcements• Special Guest • Vice-President: Committees• Secretary: Member & School Correspondence• Treasurer: Financials• Past President: Issues• Assignor: Assignor’s Report• President: Conclusion
MentoringNew HSSOCF Referees with less than 2 years experience (approximately 15-20 Protégés).
Volunteer Mentor candidates to be selected on a first come basis.
Paired up as a Protégé/Mentor for two (2) meetings, plus at least two (2+) games, phone contact.
Reward Mentor with an end of season “bonus”.
Educating9/
8 Why we participate in HS soccer?
10/6 The
Double-Dual System (DDS) of Control
11/3 Pre-Game
12/1 Soccer
Match Control
1/5 Post-
Season
Assessing
Referees with less than 3 years HS
experience.
Referees who submit a request.
Referees under consideration
for post season assignments
past the district level.
Referees as directed by the
HSSOCF board.
AssessingAssessor introduces self to crew before the game.
First half observed.
Assessor indicates appropriate comments at half time.
Second half observed.
Assessor debriefs with crew for 5-10 minutes.
Assessor files evaluation report.
Regular Season• Assignor begins assigning 4 weeks out.• Everyone currently active is treated equally with assignments
(not games).• 2-3 weeks out, Assignor continues to work through with equal
assignments as much as possible, keeping schedule availability in mind.
• Once the game is less than 2 weeks, Assignor will go to his “short list” of officials who have specifically contacted him about being available for a specific night.
Post SeasonSelect Top 7 Center Officials
Have Dinner Meeting / Draft
Centers Select Their Own CrewSR1 / SR2 / 4th
Follow-up MANDATORY Meeting for all Post-Season Officials
Review HSSOCF Post-Season Procedures
Post-Season Memo• BEFORE YOU GO• WHEN YOU GET THERE• PRE-GAME• HALFTIME• OVERTIME PROCEDURE (IF NECESSARY)• GAME OVER
Questions?
Don Dodge, HSSOCF Past Presidentddodge@hotmail.com(407) 435-9249