Eastern New York Soccer Referee Association

What Eastern New York Soccer Referee Association does

Eastern New York Soccer Referee Association (ENYSRA) is a non-profit organization that trains, certifies, and assigns soccer referees for match officiating across Eastern New York State. It operates as the sanctioned US Soccer Federation referee body for the region, holding exclusive authority to certify officials for the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) and the Eastern New York State Soccer Association (ENYSSA). The organization maintains a community of approximately 3,500+ referees organized across 8-10 geographical districts east of the Hudson River, covering Long Island, New York City, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, the Capital District (Albany area), the Mohawk Valley, Oneonta, and Staten Island. Its core service is a multi-step certification program combining online coursework (4-6 hours on the US Soccer Learning Center platform), virtual Zoom classes, and in-person field sessions, with structured advancement pathways from Grassroots through Regional, National, Professional, and FIFA levels.

The technology stack supporting these services consists of integrated third-party platforms: the US Soccer Learning Center for course delivery and compliance tracking, the RefInsight assigning platform (adopted in 2024 to replace the sunsetted Game Officials system) for referee-game matching and availability management, JDP for required background checks, Stripe for out-of-state transfer fee processing, and Google Forms/Sheets for clinic and fitness test registration. Complementary services include a Mentoring Program for grassroots referees, Evaluation Services with documented scoring thresholds for Regional (8.0 average) and National (8.2 average) upgrades, biannual Fitness Testing aligned to US Soccer and FIFA standards, and specialized pathways for AYSO cross-certification and returning/lapsed referees. Revenue is generated through one-time new referee certification fees ($170 inclusive of US Soccer license, course fee, and uniform starter package), recurring recertification fees with progressive late penalties, background check passthrough fees, and a co-branded equipment storefront operated by Score Sports. Referee compensation is set at $30-$60 per hour depending on role and competition level.

Name

Eastern New York Soccer Referee Association

Legal name

Eastern New York Soccer Referee Association

Website

https://enysreferee.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ENYSRA is a non-profit referee association that trains, certifies, and assigns approximately 3,500+ soccer referees across 8-10 districts of Eastern New York State under US Soccer Federation governance, serving ENYYSA and ENYSSA leagues.

Ownership category

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NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Rules, Officiating & Referee Associations (Officials/umpires bodies) (MPAKAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Referee, Umpire & Coach Education/Certification Academies (MPAKAJAN), Sports Officiating & Competition Management (MPAGAMAK)

Keywords

• Soccer referee certification
• Referee training programs
• Sports officiating services
• Referee assignment platform
• Youth soccer referees

Headquarters

HQ city

Flushing, New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Referee Certification Fees: New referees pay $170 for the First Time Referee Course which includes US Soccer license fee, ENYSRA course fee, and starter referee uniform package. Recertification fees vary with progressive late fees added over the season.
2. Background Check Services: JDP background check fees of $24 for domestic candidates; international background checks may cost up to $150 (typically $70/country) as a required compliance component of certification.
3. Referee Compensation: Referees are paid $30-$60/hour for competitive matches depending on role and league. Payment typically made by league representative at game time via cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App. Some leagues pay via direct deposit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ENYSRA trains, certifies, and assigns soccer referees for youth and adult soccer matches throughout Eastern New York State. It administers US Soccer Federation certification courses, recertifications, and referee advancement pathways (Grassroots through FIFA levels), and provides trained referee crews to leagues and tournaments via the RefInsight assigning platform.

Product overview

ENYSRA offers a unified referee certification and development ecosystem centered around the US Soccer Learning Center platform and RefInsight assigning platform. The core product is the Referee Certification Program, which includes online modules (4-6 hours), virtual Zoom training, and in-person field sessions. This is bundled with a Uniform Starter Package for new referees. Additional services include the RefInsight Assigning Platform for game management, Mentoring Program for grassroots development, Evaluation Services for advancement tracking, Fitness Testing Services for Regional/National candidates, and specialized programs for Returning Referees and AYSO cross-certification. The Referee Pathway System provides career progression from Grassroots through FIFA levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RefInsightcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2024Official assigning platform for ENY replacing Game Officials in 2024. Provides referee-game matching system with mobile app for availability management and game notifications.
• Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENYYSA is the primary youth soccer association served by ENYSRA referees. The association provides necessary support to develop top quality referees to officiate youth league matches. ENYSRA provides certified referees for all youth soccer competitions.
• Eastern New York State Soccer Association (ENYSSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENYSSA is the primary adult soccer association served by ENYSRA referees. Provides support to develop top quality referees for adult league matches. ENYSRA supplies certified referees for adult competitions.
• Score SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial equipment partner for ENYSRA. Provides referee uniform starter packages (included in course fee) and additional equipment. Hosts ENYSRA store at scoresports.com/estore/enyref/ for referees to purchase additional gear.
• US Soccer FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for soccer officiating in the US. Certifies referees through Learning Center platform; sets standards for referee grades (Grassroots, Regional, National, FIFA); provides Policy Manual and Laws of the Game guidelines.
• JDP (Jurisdictional Data Professionals)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBackground check provider for US Soccer referee certification. Conducts domestic ($24) and international (up to $150) background screenings as required compliance for referee certification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Massachusetts State Soccer Referees: State soccer referee organization serving Massachusetts, providing USSF-certified referee training, assignment, and development for amateur soccer leagues. Direct functional peer with identical certification authority scope.
• Connecticut Soccer Officials Association: State-level soccer referee body for Connecticut under US Soccer governance. Geographic neighbor and functional peer providing certification, training, and assignment for amateur soccer in its state.
• Professional Referee Organization (PRO): Organization that assigns and develops professional referees for top-tier US professional soccer leagues (MLS, NWSL, USL). Comparable in referee management and assignment function but operating at professional rather than amateur level.
• Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association Referee Committee: State-level referee committee operating under US Soccer Federation governance, providing referee certification, assignment, and evaluation for amateur soccer in Eastern Pennsylvania. Same regulatory structure and revenue model as ENYSRA.
• New Jersey Soccer Referee Association: State-level US Soccer-certified referee association for New Jersey, with parallel certification, recertification, assigning, and referee development functions for amateur soccer. Directly comparable structure, revenue model, and governance relationship with USSF.

Broad incumbents

• US Soccer Federation: National governing body for soccer in the US, including the Referee Program that sets certification standards, grading, and curriculum. ENYSRA operates as a delegate committee under USSF authority rather than competing with it.
• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): National youth soccer organization with its own parallel referee training and certification pathway. AYSO referees can cross-certify through ENYSRA, indicating overlapping but distinct officiating ecosystems.
• National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS): Governing body for high school athletics, including soccer officiating standards. Some ENYSRA referees also officiate high school soccer under NFHS-adjacent rules, creating cross-jurisdiction overlap.
• National Association of Sports Officials (NASO): Broad multi-sport officiating association providing training, education, and advocacy for officials across many sports. Operates at a higher aggregation level than sport-specific state referee bodies.

Others

• RefInsight: Assigning platform vendor that replaced Game Officials as ENYSRA's official game-referee matching system in 2024. Functions as critical infrastructure supplier rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/enysra
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eastern-new-york-soccer-referee-association

Compliance3 records

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