Shore Soccer Officials Association
P.O. Box 852
Red Bank, NJ 07701
This is the home of the Shore Soccer Officials Association (SSOA). The SSOA was organized and chartered in 1961 to officiate high school soccer matches at all levels throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. This dedicated group of men and women help advance the game of soccer in the Monmouth & Ocean County, provide competent officials for all contests, promote the highest standards of professionalism, and encourage fair play and sportsmanship among players, parents, coaches, and fans.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER OFFICIAL
COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM
Classes will be held in July of 2026
Chapter meetings:
Interpretation Meeting, (Mandatory) Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7pm Brick Memorial HS
If you cannot make the above Interpretation Meeting below are the others in the state:
Upcoming Intepretation Meetings
11-Aug 7pm Zoom contact Rich Papperman - soccersjso@gmail.com
14-Aug 7:00 PM Brick Memorial HS (mfmcbride@gmail.com, SSOA)
19-Aug 7:00 PM Passaic County Technical Institute (genelistwan@gmail.com, SCOA, PSSOA)
20-Aug 6:30 PM Switlik Park, Hamilton, NJ (kirk.lecompte@usa.net, SRACJ)
25-Aug 7:30 PM Bridgewater Raritan HS (cafeteria) (rob@ziembafamily.us, RVSOA)
02-Sep 7:00 PM Elmwood Park HS (auditorium) (BCSOA.nj@gmail.com, BCSOA)
General Meeting, Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:30pm
General Meeting, ZOOM, Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:30pm, link to be sent out to members.
General Meeting, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:30pm
Banquet, Thursday, November 20, 2025. Spring Lake Manor. 6pm
All Officials Must complete the following
Here is the link for state registration:
https://www.njsiaa.org/officials
Here is the link for the concussion course:
https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2?gclid=CjwKCAjw4ZWkBhA4EiwAVJXwqRKBwLZSuFNWch8ga-IO7ZanqBXjxVw8wog2TTEhoyPMa6o76fSCBBoCsAoQAvD_BwE
Important Links below
NFHS Soccer Rules Changes 2024-25
Soccer Rule Modifications 2024-25
NJSIAA Officials Handbook 2024-2025
Important Dates
Event Date
First Practice: 08/18/2025
Competition May Begin: 08/25/2025
PowerPoints Close at Noon: 10/26/2025
Tournament Seeding: 10/28/2025
Regular Season Competition Ends: 11/23/2025
BOYS PUBLIC TOURNAMENT
Event Date Location
Round 1 - All Groups: 11/04/2025* Higher Seed
Round 2 - All Groups: 11/07/2025* Higher Seed
Round 3 - All Groups: 11/11/2025* Higher Seed
Sectional Finals: 11/14/2025* Higher Seed
State Semifinals: 11/18/2025* TBA
State Finals: 11/22/2025 TBA
GIRLS PUBLIC TOURNAMENT
Event Date Location
Round 1 - All Groups: 11/05/2025* Higher Seed
Round 2 - All Groups: 11/08/2025* Higher Seed
Round 3 - All Groups: 11/12/2025* Higher Seed
Sectional Finals: 11/15/2025* Higher Seed
State Semifinals: 11/19/2025* TBA
State Finals: 11/23/2025 TBA
BOYS NON-PUBLIC TOURNAMENT
Event Date Location
Round 1 - All Groups: 11/03/2025* Higher Seed
Round 2 - All Groups: 11/06/2025* Higher Seed
Round 3 - All Groups: 11/10/2025* Higher Seed
Sectional Finals: 11/13/2025* Higher Seed
State Finals: 11/16/2025 TBA
GIRLS NON-PUBLIC TOURNAMENT
Event Date Location
Round 1 - All Groups: 11/03/2025* Higher Seed
Round 2 - All Groups: 11/06/2025* Higher Seed
Round 3 - All Groups: 11/10/2025* Higher Seed
Sectional Finals: 11/13/2025* Higher Seed
State Finals: 11/16/2025 TBA