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 to be held:

MUST ATTEND ONE CLASS (MANDATORY)

July 19, 2025, (Saturday) 9am-12pm, or July 22, 2025 (Tuesday) 6pm-9pm

LOCATION: Point Pleasant Fire House Station 75, 1 Memorial Drive, Point Pleasant

Chapter meetings will be in-person and via Zoom:

Interpretation Meeting, (Mandatory)

General Meeting,

Banquet,

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

The concussion course certificate is to be sent to Kevin McMahon. Mac579@msn.com

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