Who We Are
Our History
The Northern Kentucky Soccer Officials Association (NKSOA) provides officiating crews to the High Schools for Campbell, Kenton, and Boone Counties. The NKSOA is the 9th Region of the KHSAA.
The NKSOA was founded April 30, 1984 as a sub unit of the Northern Kentucky Soccer League. The association later separated from the NKSL and on January 5,2 2000 incorporated as a nonprofit corporation.
2024 President: Leron Canup – 2024 Assignor: Owen Staples
CLINICS
ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS
You are required to attend any four separate topics to remain a 'Member in Good Standing'. All clinics are in person. All members must attend two full sessions to maintain good standing status which is required to be assigned games.
Note that, except for Soccerama dates, all clinics will be held at Town & Country using either their meeting room or Coaches Lounge.
Tuesday, June 25th, 6:30 pm, Town & Country
Topics covered: Comm protocol and AR Mechanics (Jay Osterhage)
Wednesday, July 10th, 6:30 pm, Town & Country
Topics covered: Game management and pre-game referee conference (Eric Morwessel)
Thursday, July 18th, 6:30 pm, Town & Country
Topics covered: TBD
NEW OFFICIAL TRAINING Saturday, July 27th, 4:15 pm Notre Dame High School Library and Field
Classroom training followed by on-field session. Please bring flags and clothes suitable to outdoor activity.
Saturday, August 3, 12 pm - Boone County High School
We will watch 12:00 pm game as a group then have a classroom session afterwards.
Saturday, August 10, 11:30 am - Conner High School
We will watch 11:30 am game as a group then have a classroom session afterwards.
2024 PAY SCALES
REGION 9
VARSITY - 2 person - $180.00 = $90.00 for each official
VARSITY – 3 person – $225.00 = $75.00 Referee, $75.00 ea. AR
VARSITY – 4 person – $265.00 = $75.00 Referee, $75.00 ea. AR $30.00 4th Official
JV – 3 person – $130.00 = $50.00 Referee, $40.00 each AR
JV - 2 person – $110.00 = $55.00 each person
Freshman – 3 person – $130.00 = $50.00 Referee, $40.00 each AR
Freshman - 2 person – $110.00 = $55.00 each person
REGION 10 (updated/effective 09.04.24)
Varsity 3 person: 80/80/80
Varsity 2 person: 100/100
JV 3 person: 55/55/55
JV 2 person: 55/55
Fresh 3 person: 55/55/55
Fresh 2 person: 55/55
REGION 8
VARSITY - 2 person - $180.00 = $90.00 for each official
VARSITY – 3 person – $270.00 = $90.00 Referee, $90.00 ea. AR
FR and JV are all $65.00 whether its 2 person or 3 person
KHSAA Uniforms
KHSAA Officials do not wear USSF uniforms
Order kit from Fifth Region Officials Supplies (link below)
103 Guthrie Dr
Bardstown, KY 40004
502.348.9918
Official Uniform:
Official safety green and black shirt w KHSAA logo on left front pocket
Black shorts
Black shoes and solid black socks or stockings w 3 white stripes at top
Belt and cap must be black if worn
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