* Address/Contact Information*

*Executive Board Members*

Orange County Soccer Officials Association, Inc
P.O.Box 317
Otisville, NY 10963

info@ocsoccerofficials.com

  • Ed McLaughlin, President
  • Ken Hadam, Vice President
  • Sean T Cunningham, Secretary/Treasuer
  • Bob Englehart, Clinician/Interpreter
  • Mike Torpey
  • Scott Brownley
  • Jerry Grogan
  • John Gould
  • Tom Kelly
  • * Member Information 2010*

    OCSOA Soccer Uniform Policy (click here)
    The primary uniform will be the NISOA gold grid shirt with black shorts & black socks with three white stripes. This uniform is the mimimum requirement for all members.

    Yellow Card Policy (2010 Season)
    All yellow cards issued to players or coaches MUST be reported to the Athletic Coordinator's office within 24 hours.
    This policy is in effect for all levels (Varsity, JV & Modified).
    Please click on the below link for an online yellow card form. After filling out the information required, please hit the "submit"  button and the form will automatically be sent to BOCES. If you do not have access to the internet, please make sure it is done via phone. Please review with your partner who will be doing the reporting after every game. Also make sure you get rosters from the coaches prior to the game.
    Yellow Card Reporting Form

    In conjunction with the above Yellow Card Policy below are links which review the policy as well as an excerpt from the NFHS 2010-11 Rule Book

    NYSPHSAA 2008 Yellow Card Accumulation Policy 

    NFHS Rule 12 Misconduct (yellow cards)

    NYSCOS Liability Alert Form

    Section IX Lightning and Thunder Policy

    2010 OCIAA Soccer Assignments:
    Referee assignments are available online. Please click the BOCES logo below to access your schedule. If you would
    like to sign up for the Official’s Online program, please contact Chris Mayo
    cmayo@ouboces.org 

    2010 NFHS Soccer Rule Changes (click here)

    2010 NFHS Referee Signals (NEW)

    Meetings:
    All membership meetings are held at Chester High School
    2010 Meeting Dates/Times:
    > September 2nd (Mandatory)7:00pm
    > September 16th
    > October 7th, 21st 7:00pm
    > Dinner Nov 12th, 5:00pm, Kuhl's Highland House


    Section 9 Diagonal System Clinic:
    A required meeting/clinic for any official to be eligible for Section 9 three person contests on August 25th at Minisink Middle School soccer fields @ 6:00pm

    NYSCOS Physical Fitness Test Form (click here)

    Uniforms: (click here for info)
    Please refer to the Official Sports catalog (see link below) for
    information & prices.Uniforms may be purchased locally at:
    Washingtonville Soccer Shop
    9 East Main Street
    Washingtonville, NY 10992
    ph: 845-496-8321

    Association members will receive a 15% discount off the prices listed in the Official Sports catalog. There is ample supply of the gold, orange & blue NISOA grid short sleeve shirts in stock.

    2010 Rule Books
    Rule books and information packets were mailed out 8/20 

    Section IX Unsportsmanlike Conduct Rule

    Section IX Officials Contract (2006-2011)

    Overtime Procedures for 2010
    Boys: 2 ten minute periods sudden victory
    Girls: 2 ten minute periods (complete
    )
    No overtime in Modified games


    New Member Test:
    To be held @ Minisink Middle School on 8/24 @ 6:00pm

                           
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    *Links*

    New York State Certified Officials of Soccer
    National Federation of State High School Associations
    Orange County & Section 9 School Directions
    Referee Magazine
    Adobe Reader 8.1