Welcome to SJSOA

The South Jersey Soccer Officials Association (SJSOA) is dedicated to promoting excellence in soccer officiating throughout South Jersey. We provide training, support, and opportunities for high school soccer referees.

No experience necessary! Whether you’re just starting out with no prior officiating experience or you’re an experienced official looking to advance your career, SJSOA offers comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive community of fellow referees.

Our association covers Varsity, JV, and Freshman games throughout Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland Counties. We believe that quality officiating enhances the game for players, coaches, and spectators alike.

Ready to get started? Click the link above to begin your journey as a certified SJSOA referee. We provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

SJSOA Mandatory Meetings for 2025

• Tuesday, August 19, 6:00 PM Eastern – Fitness Test and Field Clinic
• Wednesday, September 3, 7:00 PM Eastern – New Rules Review – Rulebooks
• Monday, September 22, 7:00 PM Eastern – Guest Presenter – Season Update
• Thursday, October 16, 7:00 PM (ZOOM) – Online Presentation – Nominations
• Monday, November 3, 6:00 PM (TBD) – Annual Banquet and Service Awards

NJSIAA Workshop Requirements – Information for Current Officials

New to this year, NJSIAA will be offering a set number of workshop opportunities at specific dates/times. These are the only dates/times that will be offered in 2025. NJSIAA will no longer be offering the workshops specific to each season, as has been done in the past.

As a reminder: This is a one-time-only requirement – it will not be a seasonal or annual requirement.
If you have already completed this workshop, you do not need to take it again.

Any official who has not yet completed this workshop will not be eligible for any assignment at any level (regular season and tournament contests).

Our first workshop opportunity is just a few weeks away. It does not matter if they are Spring, Fall, or Winter officials- they may register for any of the workshops below.

Pre-registration is required.

The upcoming workshop opportunities for this year will be:

• Wednesday, June 18th at 7pm
• Wednesday, August 6th at 7pm
• Wednesday, October 8th at 7pm
• Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm

2025 SJSOA Board

President: Michelle Lind | VP & Tournament Director: Jim Falcone | Treasurer: Jim Wells | Secretary: Geoff Filinuk | Rules Interpreter: Andrew Laplante | Assignor: John Mauger | Member-at-Large: Adrian Johnson