The Southeastern Soccer Officials Association (SSOA) is committed to serving the beautiful game.  We are located in the greater Chattanooga, Tennessee area. Our primary mission is to recruit and train soccer referees for College, High School and Middle School matches in Tennessee and Georgia.

Grade 7 and above officials are encouraged and welcome to attend and “audit” the class. Their contributions would be helpful to discussion.

• Provide ample water – Water is always available and athletes have unrestricted access.
• Mandatory water breaks every 30 minutes for 10 minute time frames. Ice-down towels are available.
• Contact sports should remove helmets or extra equipment when in non-contact practice.
• Postpone practice if possible.
• Recheck heat index every 30 minutes.

100° to 104° Heat Index

• Provide ample water – Water is always available and athletes have unrestricted access.
• Mandatory water breaks every 30 minutes for 10 minute time frames. Ice-down towels are available.
• Alter uniforms by removing items/layers if possible.  Allow changes to dry shirts and shorts.
• Reduce time outside or move indoors to air conditioning. If possible, postpone practice to later in the day.
• Contact sports should remove helmets or extra equipment when in non-contact practice.

Above 104° Heat Index

• Stop all outside activity including practice or play.  Stop all inside activity if air conditioning is not available.
• Team meetings and activities not requiring physical exertion are allowed.

http://www.tssaa.org/Handbook/heatpolicy.htm

Heat Index Calculation and Chart

• Anyone can submit the team roster.  It should include all bench personnel and coaches.
• Ankle braces can be worn outside the sock, provided there is no metal or unyielding material – if so, the brace must be covered.
• Conflicting shirt colors – If necessary, the officials’ shirt color can be the same color as the goalkeeper but not field players.
• In 2012, the NOCSAE stamp will be embossed on the front of the shinguard.

http://www.nfhs.org/web/2009/05/200910_soccer_rules_changes.aspx

• The overtime will consist of two (2) full ten-minute periods.
• If the score remains tied, there will be two (2) “sudden victory” five-minute periods.
• If the score remains tied, a “shootout” of penalty kicks will determine the winner.