Over the past few years PAYSA has done what it can to coordinate and make available used soccer equipment to support all of our players in having access to proper gear. If your player(s) has grown out of equipment or are no longer using equipment that is in decent shape, we’d love to make it available to those that need it.

We will take any of the following in good condition:
-Cleats (clean with no holes)
-Shin guards (clean)
-Soccer balls
-Travel Uniforms (jerseys and socks)

HOW TO DONATE YOUR SOCCER GEAR

All donated gear should be dropped off at 15 Alba Street (bin on porch)

If you have a player in the Pine Tree League this spring that needs gear please text Scott Segal at 207-838-8632.

In August, ahead of the fall rec and travel programs, we will hold a date/ time for families to check out what we have for used gear.  There is no cost involved!

If you are interested in making a donation to support new gear for players in need please also text Scott.

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 7^th

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.

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