Interested in becoming a Referee?
SASC players (also parents and coaches) are welcome to participate in an upcoming Grassroots Entry Level Referee training class.
For the players, this is a great opportunity for a well paying job where they can not only get valuable job experience (resumes, job reference, etc) but also manage/organize a work schedule. As a bonus, they'll hopefully understand the game in a different way and for sure develop greater respect for the referees that officiate the games they are playing in.
Here are the steps if interested:
- Follow the instructions at
https://www.cnra.net/new-referee/
to create an account with US Soccer Learning Center
- The student must have turned 13 years old before registering for the class
- For those 18 years or older, you'll also need to complete a SafeSport / Background check.
It can take 5-10 days to clear a background check
- Once account registration is complete, sign up for an online course
and its associated field clinic
- Cost is $75.00 for youth (adults requiring background check are $30 more). This includes the USSF 2025 license (good till Dec 2025)
- The student must finish all modules (approximately 7-8 hours) and pass the online test before attending their field clinic
- The next available field clinic details are as follows:
A few reminders:
- Sign up now; spots are limited to 35 attendees
- Registration will close three days before the field session or once the 35 spots are filled
- All assignments must be completed no later than the night before field training
- On the day of the field session, please come in athletic attire. Bring your whistle and, if possible, AR flags, and don't forget to bring water
There is a special discount for referee uniforms:
https://officialsports.com/referee-uniforms/other-uniforms/cnra/
The site code is RK9C. Please use the referees' names for shipping.
Please contact
referee@sunnyvalesoccer.org
if you have any questions.
