DAYTON AREA SOCCER OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION

The purposes of this Association are:

• To improve and promote the proficiency of soccer officials;
• To promote and maintain the highest degree of soccer officiating by following a standard set of mechanics, consistent interpretation and administration of the rules of soccer as defined by affiliated organizations;
• To provide trained, certified and capable officials;
• To cooperate with organizations and institutions officially related to the game of soccer and furthering its interests and ideas.

People say you're nuts for being a referee?
An article recently published in Soccer America says they're right. Here's a humerous look at the world of a soccer referee: http://www.socceramerica.com:80/article/45555/referees-are-we-all-nuts.html

HS Officials Needed:
Have you thought about moving into high school soccer officiating in the Dayton area?  Now is the time to consider that option.  DASOA currently has about 140 officials to cover over 1500 games at 70 high schools each Fall.  More referees are needed for the coming season.  DASOA will once again be offering a class to become a high school official licensed by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA).  In order to participate you must have at least three years of experience as a USSF referee and you must have a significant number of games at the U-15 and higher age.  The classroom training will be held during the week of July 23-27 and will conclude with an on-the-field component on Saturday, July 28.  If you're interested in participating contact Bob Sherman at rsherman7256@gmail.com as soon as possible.

DASOA Recertification:
Referees wishing to continue to be a member of DASOA must send their DASOA dues in order to use the gameschedule.com assignment system!  Please download and complete the following Membership Application and you can bring the form and check to any USSF recertification clinic, DASOA AGM, or mail to:
DASOA-OS 
c/o Steve Wetzel
P.O. Box 341436
Beavercreek, OH 45434-1436