Everyone - Please note the next meeting is Thursday, November 2nd. This is our assessment game meeting, where we will observe a preseason game at Seminole High School and break down an analysis of the game. For obvious reasons, this is in-person only. Please arrive prior to the 6pm kickoff.
For officials who still need a rules book, we will have them at this assessment game for distribution.
If you cannot make it, and still need a book, please contact Alex Melvin.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
As a reminder to all officials, check and verify that your JLA required background check and registration with the county is not expired, and also make sure you have your Contractor's badge! Schools are required to check all game officials for this badge, so please check now and make sure you have it before the season starts. If you need a new copy, or your check has expired, please act now to replace it. The background checks are valid for 5 years. Visit the New Members page for full information.
Pinellas Soccer Officials Association requires all officials to wear the aqua FHSAA high school referee jersey for all high school matches. If you need to order additional jerseys, you can order from FHSAA's official suppliers Smitty Apparel or Gerry Davis.
Starting in the 2021-22 season, PSOA is also requiring the use of the 2-stripe socks that are also part of the standard USSF kit. These socks can be ordered at Official Sports.
| PSOA Meeting Schedule | FHSAA Soccer Schedule | Postseason Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| September 17th | Boys & Girls Preseason - TBD | Girls Districts - TBD |
| October 15th | Boys & Girls Regular Season - TBD | Boys Districts - TBD |
| November 12th | Girls Regular Season - TBD | Girls Regionals/Semis - TBD |
| January 14th | Boys Regular Season - TBD | Boys Regionals/Semis - TBD |
| March 10th | State Series - Feb TBD | |
PSOA uses Arbiter for assigning. This allows better integration with FHSAA and NFHS and gives a high value to our members. All officials should sign up through fhsaa.arbitersports.com and select Pinellas Soccer Officials Association as their primary soccer association to be automatically forwarded to our system.
Please make sure to keep you availability up to date, and verify your contact information is current (including a phone number).
Florida law requires all high school match officials to complete a Level 2 background check to be in compliance with the Jessica Lunsford Act. These Badges are good for 5 years. Interested officials can find more information on this and other requirements on the New Members page.
All our in-person meetings are held Sundays at 6:30pm. Location is Piper Fire, 13075 US Hwy 19, Clearwater, FL. See the Meetings/Dates page for more information.