NY Metro ISOA News

Approved NCAA Soccer Rules Changes for 2012 – 2013

The NCAA's Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved the soccer rules changes proposed by the Soccer Rules Committee for the 2012 and 2013 season.  You can download/view the changes here.

NCAA Soccer Rules; Teammate Enters Early at a Penalty

Rich Gramolini spotted this interesting NCAA rules interpretation in a recent issue of Referee Magazine:

During a penalty kick, a teammate of the kicker enters the penalty area before the ball is kicked. The goalkeeper deflects the ball over the crossbar. What action should the referee take? Ruling: For NCAA games, award a goal kick (AR 14.3.2).

This interpretation has been confirmed by Ken Andres, NCAA Secretary Rules Editor.

NISOA Life Membership Award for Jerry Stoopack

Jerry Stoopack has been recognized by NISOA for his career accomplishments and commitment to NISOA and intercollegiate soccer with their prestigious Life Member award. Jerry was a long time officer of the chapter Executive Board as well as a key member in the Eastern ISOA team that negotiated several contracts with the ECAC in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Jerry joins several distinguished chapter members who have received the NISOA Life Award.  Prior NY Metro chapter Life Membership award winners include Dick Jamison, Mike Moskowitz and Werner Rothschild. The chapter executive board is pleased to congratulate Jerry on this notable award.

2012 NY State ISOA Referee Clinic

NY State ISOA is sponsoring their annual referee clinic at Colgate University  on April 28, 2012. The clinic will begin at 9:00 am and finish at 4:00 pm. The clinic will consist of classroom instruction and on-field observations. Lunch, beverages and a clinic t-shirt will be provided. The clinic cost is $75 and must be paid in advance. Make checks out to "MVISOA" and send them to Kevin Waters, 114 Arcadia Ave, Frankfort, NY 13340.

2012 Chapter Meeting Schedule

The 2012 NY Metro ISOA meeting schedule is now available. Get the dates, times and locations for the NISOA fitness test, the annual mandatory rules clinic, awards dinner and business meetings. Read the rest of this article »

Summary of the January 2012 NISOA Executive Council Meeting

The NISOA Executive Council held a scheduled meeting in Kansas City, Missouri from January 12, 2012 through January 14, 2012. The following issues were discussed/approved:

• Lime green was approved as another alternate shirt color.
• Major changes to the NISOA National Referee program were approved including:
  • Eliminating the current two year cycle for recertification and new applicants. Recertification and new applicants will be processed annually.
  • Modifications to the annual assessment requirements for National Referees.
  • Single day recertification/certification clinics will be located throughout the country, hosted by select local chapters.
  • National Referees and National Referee Applicants will take the fitness test with their local chapter and not at the recertification clinic.
  • Elimination of the National Referee Candidate category. Upon approved application, successful attendance at the clinic and attaining the minimum acceptable average score on the fitness test, the applicant will become a National Referee.
  • A revised application form was posted with lower application fees.
• Renewal dues will not increase for the 2013 season.

Complete and detailed information regarding the National Referee Program changes will be posted on the NISOA web site in the upcoming weeks.

Dennis Botsaris

Dennis Botsaris

Long time New York Metro ISOA Executive Board member and First Vice President, Dennis Botsaris has passed away after a long fight with cancer. Dennis served our chapter as a recruiter from the New York Soccer Referee Association as well as our resident meeting hospitality manager. Dennis was also a long time assignor for the various senior amateur soccer leagues in the New York metropolitan area.

Final arrangements for Dennis are as follows:

Frederick Funeral Home (718) 357-6100

192-15 Northern Blvd.

Flushing NY 11358

Hours are Sunday (November 13, 2011): 2-5pm and 7-9pm and Monday (November 14, 2011) 2-5pm and 7-9pm.

Our chapter extends deepest sympathies to Dennis' family. He will be missed. The family requests that any donations should be made to the Lustgarden Foundation in Dennis' name.