News and Information

8 January 2008

The WSOA provides Soccer Officiating to High School Area Teams during the 2008 High School Season.

 

WSOA website: www.wiregrasssoccer.com

Official Assignment Web-based Program: www.TheArbiter.net

 

The WSOA Board Members:

President:                     Wade Thomaston

Vice President:             Tim Ashcom

Treasurer:                     Dale Thomas

Secretary:                     Matthew Fergus

Assignor:                      Rick Gers

Training:                       Larry Muench

 

WSOA Meeting: 6:30pm, 8 January 2008.

Chairperson: Wade Thomaston

Location: Soccer Central, Westgate Park, Dothan, AL

 

WSOA Members present:

Wade Thomaston, Rick Gers, Rene Deleon, Mark Moran, Cody Carpenter, Miguel Caballero, Dwight Moore-Brown, Dale Thomas, Tim Ashcom, Ohannes Younanian, Matthew Fergus

 

The following topics were discussed:

  1. 2007-08 books were handed out.
  2. Classification and points were discussed.
  3. Non-returning officials were named and discussed.
  4. This year is the last year that zebra stripes will be worn.
  5. Eufaula games may be duals. Officials doing those games will be paid more in travel pay. Crews from same area can carpool.
  6. Scratch list is still enforced.
  7. District Camp is being held Saturday, January 12th, in Auburn. Wade will send out an email.
  8. New rule changes were discussed. This year, the head coach is responsible for making sure the players are properly equipped. If the players are not, the head coach shall be cautioned.
  9. The Rules Clinic will be held Saturday, January 19th, in Dothan. If you attend the District Camp, you do not have to attend the Rules Clinic, and vice versa.
  10. All referees are encouraged to study the books.
  11. The first SSL Playdate is Saturday, February 9th.

 

Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, January 29th, 2008, 6:30 PM at Soccer Central in Dothan.