Become a referee!

PAYSA is always looking for new and returning refs to get certified for Pine Tree League games in the spring, and Rec and Travel games in late summer and fall. To referee games you must be certified so please see the information below from the Maine’s Director of Referee Instruction on how to begin the process. This is also a great way to make some extra money and give back to the community!

NEW REFEREES

For those looking to be certified please go HERE and follow the step by step instructions located half way down the page.

RETURNING REFEREES AND RECERTIFICATIONS

ALL referees must attend a yearly recertification class and pay the appropriate fee. 

For those referees looking to get recertified for 2023 please go HERE

Please sign up for the recertification classes that have the appropriate letter: 

Choose from Grassroots Recertification Zoom Class C, D, E, F, G, H, or I, and pay your appropriate fee.

The Grassroots Recertification Zoom Classes are held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on the following dates: March 8, 12, 22, 26 – April 4,16 – May 7th

Please remember that if you are 18 and older, you must have a current SafeSport certificate, or you can’t referee.  The directions are on the web site.

For more information please visit the Maine Soccer Referee Association (MSRA) site. This is where you’ll find information and links on recertification classes, new referee grassroots classes, SafeSport information and links, information on mentoring, assessment information, new rule changes, a link to clarifying the hand ball, tournaments, complete listing of all the assignors in the state, etc.

2023 spring skills program registration is open!

It’s back! PAYSA’s Spring Skills program is for children ages 5-10 years old. This 5-session program runs from April 15 through May 27. Each 1-hour session focuses on building skills with a 15-20 minute scrimmage at the end of the hour.

2023 Session Dates and Locations  are as follows:
April 15, 29 (no session on April 22nd) – Portland Sports Complex
May 6, 13, 27 (rain date is 3rd, no session on May 20th) – Dougherty Field

2023 Session Groups and Times:
Ages 5-7 will play from 9 – 10 am
Ages 8-10 will play from 10 -11 am

This program is coordinated by PAYSA and conducted by Seacoast United Maine.

COST: $65 (includes PAYSA t-shirt and ball)

Registration deadline: April 8th, 2023, however if capacity is reached sooner the registration will close

Join the PAYSA Board

In order to keep PAYSA vibrant and growing, we need a strong and engaged Board. We are currently working to fill several important Board positions as we begin to plan for both our spring and summer programming (and looking ahead to fall).

If you’re interested please reach out!

We are currently seeking candidates for the following Board positions:

Director – Recreation Programming 

Role & Responsibility: The Director of Recreation Programming  shall coordinate the activities of the Fall In-House Leagues, including but not limited to: preparations for Fall In-House registrations, recruitment and management of volunteers, assignment of players to teams, and scheduling of games, shall attend a representative selection of games to monitor coaches, parents, players, referees, and field conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Good organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to manage 4-5 coordinators
  • Desire to learn and operate in the GotSoccer registration platform

Time Commitment:  This position will work in tandem with the Director – Recreational Programming and has a small amount of baseline activities throughout the year, and functions  mostly in July & August.

Assistant Director – Recreation Programming 

Role & Responsibility: The Assistant Director – Recreation Programming shall assist with the coordination of the activities of the Fall In-House Leagues, including but not limited to: preparations for Fall In-House registrations; recruitment and management of volunteers; assignment of players to teams and scheduling of games; shall attend a representative selection of games to monitor coaches, parents, players, referees, and field conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Good organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to manage 4-5 coordinators
  • Desire to learn and operate in the GotSoccer registration platform

Time Commitment:  This position will work in tandem with the Director – Recreational Programming and has a small amount of baseline activities throughout the year, and functions  mostly in July & August.

Registrar

Role & Responsibilities:  The registrar shall own and maintain our player/coach/parent database and update the necessary records as needed; shall work with the Rec & Travel Directors to enable the registration process for our programming; maintain accurate lists of payment status; facilitate reporting of program enrolments to SoccerME; work with the Treasurer to ensure payments are properly recorded in the system. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn the GotSoccer online participant data basing.
  • Diligence and attention to detail.

Time Commitment:  ~2hours/week.  This position ramps up in the March/April & July/August timeframes as we begin enrollments for our Spring & Fall programming, respectively. 

Director of Skills Programming

Role & Responsibilities: The Director of Skills Programming shall coordinate the activities of Winter Futsal/Indoor and Spring Skills Clinic, including but not limited to: leading collaborations with outside groups, coordinating enrollment, identifying playing spaces, selecting coaches, maintaining master team schedule, compiling equipment/uniform requirements and attend a representative selection of games to monitor coaches, parents, players, referees and playing conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Good organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Desire to learn and operate in the GotSoccer registration platform

Time Commitment:  This position will work in tandem with the Director – Recreational Programming and has a small amount of baseline activities throughout the year, and does speed up a bit in October/November and March/April as our Winter and Summer Programming approaches.

Referee Assignor

Role & Responsibilities:  The Referee Assignor works to ensure all PAYSA games have appropriate referee coverage; maintains a list of available referees; provides game assignments to selected referees; coordinates payments of referees; assists to ensure referees have required certifications; serves as agent to referee pool; acts as referee advocate on Board of Directors; attend annual referee assignor meetings.  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Existing Assignor Certification or willingness to become certified. 
  • Ability to serve as agent/confidant to pool of referees. 
  • Desire to conduct mentoring and facilitate referee development programs. 
  • Ability to negotiate last-minute schedule and availability troubleshooting. 

Time Commitment:  ~2 hours/week.  This position works in parallel with Spring and Fall Soccer programming.  There is an element of continuous improvement and referee development that may stretch a little beyond the actual game season.   

If you’re highly organized and have both a strong sense of teamwork and a great sense of humor, please contact us!