College: NISOA

resources & instruction

These resources contain information and tools needed by National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (NISOA) referees, assistant referees, and 4th officials officiating Collegiate matches for the 2021 Fall Season.

NISOA: Governing Body for College Officials

• Restarts (Rules 9.3.2.1, 9.3.2.2, 9.3.2.3 and 2.3). Changes the restart procedures for when a ball is in and outside the penalty area.
• Handling the Ball (Rule 12.1.7.1). Defines and outlines handling the ball offenses.
• Violent Behavior I and II and Fighting (Rules 12.7.4.8.1, 12.7.4.8.2 and 12.7.4.9.1). Redefines the fighting rule and creates a violent behavior I and II red card to better categorize violent actions.
• Free Kicks (Rules 13.2.2 and 13.2.3). Changes how free kicks are taken.
• Penalty Kicks (Rule 14.2.3). Clarifies positioning of the goalkeeper during penalty kicks and adds a penalty for violation.
• Goal Kicks (Rules 16.2.1 through 16.2.4). Changes how goal kicks are taken.

Revisions are described in detail in the 2020-21 Major Rules Changes.

Go to the "NISOA" folder in Box

• Rules Changes / Interpretations
• GIC-NISOA Rules Meeting Information / Handouts
• Comparative Study of Rules and Laws
• 4th Official Guide / Match Form
• Overviews of Diagonal and Dual Systems of Control
• Assistant Referee Refresher

Visit the NISOA website for additional information posted during the season.