* Address/Contact Information*

*Executive Board Members*

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

info@ocsoccerofficials.com

  • Mike Torpey, President
  • Ed McLaughlin, Vice President
  • Sean T Cunningham, Secretary/Treasuer
  • Bob Englehart, Clinician/Interpreter
  • Ken Hadam
  • Scott Brownley
  • Jerry Grogan
  • John Gould
  • Tom Kelly
  • * Member Information 2008*

    OC Soccer Officials Uniform Policy (2008)
    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. Any Level 1 Official (or any official assigned to a varsity game) must have the NISOA Black Grid as a alternate jersey. Shirts may be either short or long sleeved. Solid black jackets may be worn during inclement weather. Any NYSCOS approved uniforn (shirt & socks) may be worn. Officials must be dressed alike.

    Yellow Card Policy (2008 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 2007-8 Rule Book

    NYSPHSAA 2008 Yellow Card Accumulation Policy 

    NFHS Rule 12, Section 8 Article 1 (yellow card)

    NYSCOS Liability Alert Form

    Section IX Lightning and Thunder Policy

    2008 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 

    2008 NFHS Soccer Rule Changes (click here)

    Meetings:
    All membership meetings are held at Chester High School
    2008 Meeting Dates/Times:
    > September 4th (Mandatory)7:00pm
    > September 18th, Cancelled
    > October 2nd, 16th & 22nd, 7:00pm
    > Dinner Nov 21st, 5:00pm (Kuhl's Highland House)


    Erin Ortiz Scholarship:
    Congratulations to Taylor Siracusa of Goshen High School who received the $1,000 scholarship given by the OCSOA

    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.

    Physical Fitness Test 2008
    To be held at Minisink Valley HS (Track) from 6:00pm until
    7:30pm on Monday 8/18 & Thursday 8/21. New rule books to be handed out. Rules interpretation to be held.

    Section IX Unsportsmanlike Conduct Rule

    Section IX Officials Contract (2006-2011)

    New Overtime Procedure for 2008
    Boys: 2 ten minute periods sudden victory
    Girls: 2 ten minute periods (complete)


    New Member Test:
    To be held @ Chester HS on 9/4 @ 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
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