REFEREES
PORTAGE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
All information regarding how to become a referee is located on the MAYSA website at www.maysa.org. Once on their site choose “For Referee” and then follow the tabs.
MAYSA sets the pay scale for all referees and it is also posted on their website. Pay for referees vary from $10.00 up to $50.00 per game (depending on age level). You must be 12 years of age to take the referee class.
Each individual will have to pay for their own course up front and Portage Youth Soccer Association will reimburse all referees $50 after they have accepted (and completed) 3 game assignments for Portage. To be reimbursed contact the PYSA treasurer. Email her your name and address and what you have completed to get reimbursed.
MAYSA Game Formats
Roster, field, ball, goal sizes for all age groups
| U-Age | U6 | U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13-14 | U15-16 | U17+ | HS Small Sided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Players on Field | 3 v 3 | 4 v 4 | 6 v 6 | 8 v 8 | 11 v 11 | 7 v 7 | |||||
| Max Roster Size | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 22 (18 may ‘suit up) | 22 (18 may ‘suit up) | 15 | ||||
| Minimum Needed to Start Game | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | ||||||
| Goalkeepers? | No | Yes | |||||||||
| Offsides? | No | Yes | |||||||||
| Field Size in yards | 30 x 20 | 40 x 25 | 60 x 45 | 70 to 80 x 45 to 55 | 100 to 120 x 60 to 75 | 70 to 80 x 45 to 55 | |||||
| Penalty Areas in yards | None | Goal Box: 16 x 6 Penalty: 24 x 10 Center Circle: 6 yd radius | Goal Box: 18 x 6 Penalty: 14yd out & either side of goal Center Circle: 8 yd radius | Goal Box: 16 x 6 Penalty: 24 x 10 Center Circle: 6 yd radius | |||||||
| Goal Frame | 4′ x 6′ (flags/cones) | 6′ x 18′ | 7′ x 21′ | 8′ x 24′ | 7′ x 21′ | ||||||
| Ball Size | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |||||||
| Game Length | 4 x 8 min | 4 x 10 min | 4 x 12 min | 2 x 25 min | 2 x 30 min | 2 x 35 min | 2 x 40 min | 2 x 45 min | 2 x 30 min | ||
| Officials | None (coach or parents) | Yes, if available | Yes | ||||||||