NASOA Referees

Hello Referees!
Please join us tonight for a great mid-season training opportunity provided by Tim Barron, AHSAA Soccer Northwest District Director.

Food will be provided for those joining us in person.
Virtual Attendance will be available for those who cannot make it in person.

Planned topics include:
Overtime Procedures & Section Matches

Weather Procedures and Match Safety

Dissent vs. Emotional Outbursts – Understanding the Difference

Fan Interference and How to Handle It

Review of Issues and Lessons Learned from the First Half of the Season

Date and Time: March 18 at 6:00pm
Location: Merrimack Soccer Central
3501 SW Triana Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35805

This just in! NASRA will be hosting a meeting and training opportunity NEXT WEEK!

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 18 at 6pm.

Location: Merrimack Soccer Central
3501 SW Triana Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35803

Virtual Attendance will be available
Food will be provided for those attending in person!

Training provided by Tim Barron will cover:
Overtime Procedures & Section Matches
Weather Procedures and Match Safety
Dissent vs. Emotional Outbursts – Understanding the Difference
Fan Interference and How to Handle It
Review of Issues and Lessons Learned from the First Half of the Season

Hope to see you there!

Calling all NASRA Soccer Officials! Time to take a break from cheering on your favorite Olympic athletes and join us for a virtual training session! Training will be tomorrow, Feb 10 at Noon, virtually on Google Meet. Please join us as we take a closer look at Handling. Hope to see you there!

Hello Referees,

Please join us tonight, Jan 28, at 6pm for an excellent training opportunity!

With the high school soccer season beginning February 5, now is the perfect time to focus on training. Once the season is underway, schedules fill quickly and attending extra sessions becomes much more difficult. This preseason opportunity allows you to prepare, reset, and enter the season confident and ready.

This session will be led by Kris Bailey, a highly experienced referee educator who trains nationwide, and will focus on the role of the referee and performing under pressure. The training will cover four key challenges referees regularly experience, where every decision counts:

Decision-making under pressure

Dealing with criticism and abuse

Staying mentally and physically fit

Keeping up with changes and recommendations

These are challenges we all face, and this session will provide practical insight and shared strategies to help manage pressure and reduce feelings of being overwhelmed.

Location: Merrimack Soccer Central
3501 Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35805

Time: 6:00pm

This session is especially important for first-year rookie referees and is considered mandatory, as it will provide foundational tools to help set you up for success this season. We’ll have subs provided for food—please bring your own drinks.

We strongly encourage referees to attend and take advantage of this opportunity before the season gets underway.

Hope to see you tonight!

Important Update: The NASRA PREPARE Referee Training Event that was scheduled to take place this Saturday has unfortunately been canceled due to the potential winter weather forecasted for our area. The safety of our participants is our top priority, and we cannot risk anyone's well-being. Please prioritize your safety and stay warm during this time. Keep an eye on your emails and our social media channels for upcoming training opportunities. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe and stay tuned for further updates! ❄️☃️

We hope you will still join us tonight, Wednesday, Jan 21 at 6pm for our association meeting and training. With the PREPARE event cancellation, all first-year referees should make every effort to attend tonight's meeting. Food will be provided! See you there!

Reminder: NASRA Referee Meeting Tonight 🚨 Join us on January 21 at 6:00 PM at Merrimack Soccer Central (3501 SW Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35805) for training sessions led by Tim Barron and Tarver Pike. Complimentary pizza will be provided; please bring your own beverages.

All first-year referees please make every effort to attend tonight's meeting. This meeting will be especially important for you.

A big week for the North Alabama Soccer Referees Association! We look forward to seeing you as we continue to prepare for the upcoming high school season.

Please plan to join the AHSAA Soccer District Directors and Referees from all over Alabama on Tuesday, January 20th for our 2026 Soccer Referee Virtual Training. The virtual training will kickoff at 6pm.

NASRA will be holding a general meeting and training session at Merrimack Soccer Central on Wednesday, January 21st. Food will be provided.

The annual PREPARE pre-season referee training event will take place on January 24th at the Merrimack Turf Fields in Huntsville. This highly anticipated event brings
together referee mentors and local high school teams to help you sharpen your skills and get back into game shape after the holiday season.
Event will take place from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Deadline to register is January 18th

Have questions? Contact the POC for the event
VP Dominic Aragon at [email protected]

Mark your calendars! The spring season is fast approaching, and so are our NASRA meetings! These meetings provide a great opportunity to learn, socialize, and share your experiences as we begin the 2026 AHSAA season.
Be sure to check nasra.soccer/meetingtraining for training topics and updates as the become available.
Remember that AHSAA requires referees to attend meetings prior to the start and during the season. Hope to see you there!

Tomorrow!
Reminder: Attendance is required for all NASRA high school referees.

Get ready for the 2026 AHSAA High School Soccer Season! Join us for the NASRA Kickoff Meeting on Jan 7 for rules review, preseason training, and more. Food, prizes, and networking opportunities too! See you there!

Get ready for the 2026 AHSAA High School Soccer Season! Join us for the NASRA Kickoff Meeting on Jan 7 for rules review, preseason training, and more. Food, prizes, and networking opportunities too! Attendance is required for all NASRA high school referees. See you there!

New year, fresh whistles, and hopefully fewer offside debates 😉⚽

Happy New Year from NASRA!

Friends of NASOA, Ethan Wilson and Dorian Del Toro representing the State of AL at 2023 USYS NATIONALS.

ALL THE BEST BOYS!