Referee Program

New and returning referees needed. Opportunities for youth ages 13 years old and up, and adults.

First-time GNSC referees must be 13 years old on or before August 1, 2024, and must obtain a Grade 8 / Grassroots license from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). Candidates must complete a comprehensive training class which is administered by the California North Referee Administration (CNRA). The course is a combination of online, classroom and field-day sessions. 

Registration for CNRA Grassroots / Grade 8 Entry Level Online Course - California North Referee Administration - Become a soccer referee! (cnra.net)

Gold Nugget Soccer Club has requested to host a field training session at Henningsen Lotus Park in late August (more details to follow). Please complete a scholarship application and you will be contacted directly once it is confirmed.

Gold Nugget Soccer is offering a Youth Fellowship Grant Program to qualifying referee candidates. This program is available for new youth referees ONLY. If you are interested in applying, please complete the Referee Fellowship Grant Application form below by August 14, 2024. 

New Youth Referee Fellowship Grant Program

Referee Fellowship Grant Application