Referee Corner
Referee Information
Merrimack Youth Association
- All youth referees working with the MYA, must be 12 years of age, a Merrimack resident and be certified by the State of New Hampshire with a “grade 8” patch. Each year the referee will need to re-certify with the State by attending an In-Service Training (IST) course.
- NEW REFs- go to nhreferee.com to see a list of entry level classes and dates with locations.
- REFS looking for IST to obtain their next season patch, log into to nhreferees.gameofficials.com see a list of classes.
- Your State issued patch follows the calendar year. They expire on 12/31 of each year.
- A grade 8 patch allows you to referee as either a Center Ref or an Assistant Referee for all Recreational games.
- MYA Rec League utilizes the Gotsoccer Program to assign referees. Keep all personal information accurate on this site, this information is used to issue checks and send emails.
- After you select a league or tournament the Assignor will be notified of your interest in working as a Referee and your preferences as well as your availability.
- Not all leagues and tournaments use the Gotsoccer program, you will have to do some research to find others outside of Merrimack Rec.
- To create your Referee account go to officials – referees and login or create an account.
- All Merrimack games are held on Saturday mornings between 8am and 3:30 pm (last game starting at 2pm).
- Referees are used in age groups starting at U10- U19.
- Spring Season begins each April and games are held at Kollsman/Elbit field and younger groups at Reeds Ferry School.
- Fall Season begins in September and games are held at Reeds Ferry Fields.
- New refs will start as an Assistant Referee (AR1) working with an experienced Center Ref & AR.
- Assignments are released on Sunday’s and must be accepted by Wednesday 6pm for the upcoming weekend.
- If you are a Rec player and a referee, you will not be assigned as a Center Ref for your own age group.
Any questions contact:
MYA Referee Coordinator