Welcome to the Mid-Hudson Soccer Officials Association
We are a group of registered New York State Approved Soccer Officials affiliated with the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. Our territory is primarily Dutchess and Ulster (Mid-Hudson) Counties.
Our mission is to:
- recruit, educate and unite registered New York State Approved Soccer Officials in our territory
- collaborate with soccer coaches, school administrators, and other officials' organizatons in the advancement of soccer in our territory
- adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws, rules, annual registration, and regulations of NYSPHAA, and through the soccer committee, make recommendations for improvement to the game of soccer
We are welcome to new members. Please contact a member of the Board of Directors for information about joining our group.
Announcements
Update on Return to Play Rules.
Good Morning,
This just came down from the State:
"Please send out the following adjustments to the NYSPHSAA return to play guidelines:
1) Players MAY leave the field during the 2 minute hydration / mask break to get their water bottles. (NYSPHSAA does not want teammates touching each other's equipment)
2) If both coaches agree not to have the 2 minute hydration / mask break, the break may be eliminated.
Thanks & stay healthy,
Scott Reynolds, NYSCOS Rules Interpreter"
Thank you
James Bowne
MHSOA Interpreter
Yearly Recertification Online Test
The Annual Recertification Test is live and available to take. The test closes on August 9. You have 99 attempts and Varsity officials must achieve a score of 85 or above. Once completed take a screen shot and send your score to Scott (greigisla@aol.com).
The test:
A copy of this year's test is also available in .pdf form under the "Documents And Forms" tab
Rule changes for 2020-2021:
https://www.nfhs.org/sports-resource-content/soccer-rules-changes-2020-21/
