Purpose:
To promote soccer; to maintain a high standard of refereeing; to
encourage fair play and sportsmanship; to make available an adequate
number of well trained and capable referees; to cooperate with other
organizations in promoting soccer.
Joining WMSOA
WMSOA
membership is open to all interested soccer officials. Annual
dues are $30. An associate membership is available for young
officials for $5 per year. All members receive the association
newsletter, while full members are eligible to receive USSF, College
and High School game assignments, if they are certified by the
appropriate organizations. If you are interested in joining
please contact the
WMSOA
Treasurer about details. More more information on WMSOA
click on contacts.
Affiliations:
WMSOA is
an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) as the
local chapter of the
Michigan Soccer Referees Association (MSRA). WMSOA is also the
local (West Michigan) chapter of the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials
Association (NISOA) and is a local organization (pending) of the
Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA).
What it means to you:
WMSOA provides instruction, written and physical testing
opportunities for its members to gain and maintain certifications
with USSF, USSF, and MHSAA. The organization provides adult amateur
USSF, high school and college game assignments for referees and
twice a year "Cracker Barrel" meetings for member input and
socializing.