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We have a zero tolerance policy for parking on the grass at the Merrimack Middle School. Do NOT park on the grass anywhere by the Middle School. If we lose the Middle School fields for playing our soccer games because someone does not care about this, 34 teams will not have a place to play.
  • Park ONLY on the paved areas near and around the Merrimack Middle School.
  • Do NOT park on any grass or grassy areas. Walk an extra couple of minutes if necessary.
  • If you violate the parking requirements, the Merrimack Police will be called and your vehicle WILL be towed away.

Standing water rule on all town and school fields: Any game or practice must be cancelled when there is standing water on the field.  This includes in the middle of a game or practice. If it is raining, when enough rain has fallen to cause puddling to form anywhere on the field, the game or practice must be cancelled.  If we violate this rule, we could lose the right to use the fields.

The Referees

The referees, especially the center referee, are responsible for each game. From the moment they enter the field before the game until after the last whistle blows, the referees are the final
arbitrator of the Laws of the Game.
 
The referees first and foremost responsibility is the safety of the players. The second responsibility is "equality," that is, enforcing the rules fairly.
 
The MYASP requires that all coaches, players and spectators respect the referee. The Parent's Code of Conduct requires this.
 
The referees, especially the youth referees, are learning their craft, just like the players on the field and the volunteer coaches. Of course there will be unpopular decisions made by a referee. There will be mistakes made by referees.
 
The MYASP doesn't accept a parent yelling "you screwed up" to a player on the field, nor are such comments tolerated when directed at a referee.  Vocal but brief reactions to the play on the field are expected, including. spectatotors reacting to the decisions made by the referees. Keep the comments proper and constructive. In a few years the referee on the field may be your child.
 
The information provided in this section will try to provide the key information to understand the Laws of the Game and the mechanics of making calls. We hope this information will add to improve your enjoyment of the Game of Soccer.
 

Youth Referees

All of youth referees working with the MYASP are certified. All will have a "grade 8 patch." This means that the referee is at least 12 years old and has completed a 16 hour class on the Laws of the Game with a passing grade (75 or better) on the final exam. Every 2 years the referee will need to take an 8 hour class to stay current with the Laws of the Game.
 
A grade 8 patch allows a referee to work as either a Center or Assistant Referee. A grade 8 referee may work games for travel games as well as rec games.

Adult Referees

Adult referees volunteer their time. The MYASP tries to only use adults that too are certified. However, there are times when non certified referees are pressed into service.

Referee for the MYASP

Who is more popular than an independent voter in NH during primary season?

A newly patched referee! You are getting calls from all the towns in Southern NH. Granite State wants you to ref travel games! Well, the MYASP would lilke your skills as well.

The advantages of reffing with the MYASP:

  1. The MYASP pays its youth referees $20 for CR and $15 for AR per game.
  2. You will ref at sites in Merrimack. No long drives.
  3. Play a game. Ref a game. All in the same day at the same location.
  4. There is a MYASP representative at all sites. You are not left by yourself.
  5. You receive some MYASP $$$ for consessions each day you work.

Contact Craig Hoemke or any Board Members to sign up or get any more information you need.

If you are an adult referee and wish to volunteer your time on the field please contact the MYASP.

How to get a Referee Patch

You want to wear the yellow jersey? To become a patched referee you will need to attend a 16 hour class and pass a final 100 question exam.

You must be 12 years old at the start of the class.

Classes are mostly held during the "offseason" months in the Winter and Summer and hosted at various locations throughout the state. You may attend a class at any location.

Go to NH Soccer Association (and then to the New Referee Training page) to find out when the next classes are being held and how to sign up.

Currently, there are classes schedule in Bedford in time for the Spring Season.
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