Comments for National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association

Comment on In Memoriam; Kenneth A. Mather by Soner Dogan

Soner Dogan — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:12:37 +0000

Ken,
Rest in Peace .

Comment on In Memoriam; Kenneth A. Mather by John Puglisi

John Puglisi — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:18:06 +0000

Kenny was a great guy and a great NISOA man. I am a better person for having known him.

Comment on In Memoriam; Kenneth A. Mather by Lance VanHaitsma

Lance VanHaitsma — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:32:15 +0000

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Christine and the rest of the Mather Family.

Obituary can be found using the link below:

https://www.matthewsmortuary.com/obituary/kenneth-mather

Comment on In Memoriam; Kenneth A. Mather by Lance VanHaitsma

Lance VanHaitsma — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:28:00 +0000

Kenny was an incredible individual!

He gave me one of my first opportunities to work on the big stage in the Big East and at Notre Dame. I am truly indebted to his unwavering support toward my development and growth as a referee.

The entire NISOA family mourns the loss of Kenny Mather.

Comment on Ask A Rules Question by C. Cliff McCrath

C. Cliff McCrath — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 14:28:23 +0000

In reply to Cecil Wright.

5.3 Equipment
Referees shall use equipment that is reasonable and necessary to officiate the game!
A.R. 5.3. May referees use electronic aids or field-marking sprays? RULING: Yes

Comment on Ask A Rules Question by Cecil Wright

Cecil Wright — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:13:16 +0000

Just a Question by one of the Members can electronic whistle be use for collage this year.

Comment on Ask A Rules Question by Jim Thomson

Jim Thomson — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 01:10:40 +0000

Todd, apparently we think alike. I suggested something less diplomatic when asked the question. After further reading, 12.3.3 appears to cover the situation. Regards, Jim

Comment on Ask A Rules Question by Todd Abraham

Todd Abraham — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:30:37 +0000

In reply to Jim Thomson. I appreciate preparing for all eventualities, but given the problem this would present, I respectfully suggest that you don't put yourself in that position. Respectfully, I would expect intercollegiate referees to have the field awareness and physical capability to not be caught in this situation on a dead ball restart.

Comment on Ask A Rules Question by Jim Thomson

Jim Thomson — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:59:42 +0000

At the taking of a defensive free kick in the penalty area, the kicker kicks the ball and it strikes the referee. The ball rebounds back to the kicker, who plays it again to prevent an opponent from gaining possession. Would you call double-touch violation, or restart with a drop ball because possession would have changed?

Comment on Ask A Rules Question by Todd Abraham

Todd Abraham — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:55:02 +0000

In reply to Dan O'Keefe. Electronic amplifiers are not permitted at any time. See R. 5.6.9.