Entry-Level Clinics
Entry-level clinics allow candidates to become certified as USSF referees. There are three types of entry-level clinics offered within District 2: Grade 8 Referee, Grade 9 Recreational Referee and Indoor/Futsal Referee.
USSF Grade 8 Referee
The Grade 8 clinic consists of a total of eighteen (18) hours of instruction. Upon successful completion of the course that includes a passing score on a written test, candidates may register as Grade 8 Referees with the United States Soccer Federation for a registration fee.
Grade 8 Clinic Schedule
| Dates and Times |
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sat, Jun 27, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sun, Jun 28, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mon, Jun 29, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Jun 30, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wed, Jul 1, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location |
LG United Methodist Church 1221 Memorial Dr Hollister |
| Cost | $25 Class Fee |
| More Information |
Jesus DeLa Cruz 831-637-9227 jesusd7871@att.net San Benito YSL |
| Dates and Times |
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wed, Jul 22, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Fri, Jul 24, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mon, Jul 27, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wed, Jul 29, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Fri, Jul 31, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location |
Santa Clara Soccer Park Tasman Dr and Centennial Blvd Santa Clara |
| Cost | TBD |
| More Information |
Robert Sherman soccergeezer@gmail.com Santa Clara YSL |
| Dates and Times |
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Jul 21, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Jul 23, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mon, Jul 27, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Jul 28, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Jul 30, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location |
Milpitas High School 1285 Escuela Pkwy Milpitas |
| Cost | $25 Class Fee |
| More Information |
Paul Hack 408-334-3004 hacks4@sbcglobal.net North Valley YSL |
| Dates and Times |
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wed, Jul 22, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Jul 23, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mon, Jul 27, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Jul 28, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wed, Jul 29, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location |
Bertha Biggs Bldg 834 Lakechime Dr Sunnyvale |
| Cost | $25 Class Fee |
| More Information |
Tibor Polgar 408-486-KICK referee@sunnyvalesoccerclub.org Sunnyvale Alliance SC |
| Dates and Times |
Tue, Aug 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Aug 6, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Aug 11, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Aug 13, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Aug 18, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Aug 20, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location |
Skypark Recreation Center 111 Church St Los Gatos |
| Cost | TBD |
| More Information |
AJ Escobar 408-455-2204 ajtescobar@yahoo.com Los Gatos United SL |
| Dates and Times |
Tue, Aug 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Aug 6, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sat, Aug 8, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sun, Aug 9, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location |
Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive Aptos |
| Cost | TBD |
| More Information |
Colleen Corrigan 831-239-1353 aptosrefs@baymoon.com Santa Cruz Cnty Premier Futbol Club |
| Dates and Times |
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Aug 11, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Aug 13, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mon, Aug 17, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Aug 18, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Fri, Aug 21, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location | Scotts Valley |
| Cost | $25 Class Fee |
| More Information |
Susie Nowak (831) 338-9333 susienow@pacbell.net SV/SLV Soccer Club |
| Dates and Times |
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Aug 11, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wed, Aug 12, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mon, Aug 17, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Aug 18, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Aug 20, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location | Los Paseo Cabana Club |
| Cost | Referee license fee is $40 payable to CNRA, and $30 for class payable to SSJYSL. |
| More Information |
Class size is limited. No drop in registration accepted unless class space is available. Must attend all classes.
Mail Registration and Fees To: Please include the following information with your registration:
Name:
Christine Alves |
USSF Grade 9 Recreational Referee
The USSF Grade 9 Recreational Referee may officiate games as a Referee on recreational youth games U-14 or younger and as an Assistant Referee on any game U-14 or younger. They may not officiate older youth games or adult matches. For the latter matches, you must be at least a Grade 8 Referee. The Grade 9 clinic consists of an eight-hour class. Upon successful completion of the course that includes a passing score on a written test, candidates may register as Grade 9 Recreational Referees with the United States Soccer Federation for a registration fee.
Grade 9 Clinic Schedule
None currently scheduled.
Indoor/Futsal Referee
(Outdoor registration not required.)
The USSF Indoor/Futsal Referee may officiate games as a Referee on Indoor/Futsal games. They may not officiate outdoor matches, unless they have attained Grade 8 Referee certification separately. The Indoor/Futsal clinic consists of two eight-hour classes. Upon successful completion of the course that includes a passing score on a written test, candidates may register as Indoor/Futsal Referees with the United States Soccer Federation for a registration fee.
Combined Indoor/Futsal Referee Course Schedule
None currently scheduled.