The Jesus Zornoza Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Jesus Zornoza dedicated countless years to the Connecticut soccer community as a respected referee, administrator, mentor, and friend. Known for his fairness, encouragement, and passion for giving back to the game, he left a lasting mark on officials, coaches, and players across our state.

Created in collaboration with the Zornoza family, the Connecticut State Referee Program established this memorial fund to carry forward Jesus’s spirit of mentorship and service. The fund will support dedicated young referees as they pursue opportunities to grow and advance both on and off the field.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Jesus Zornoza Memorial Scholarship Fund in his memory. Your support will help carry Jesus’s legacy forward by investing in the next generation of Connecticut officials.  Thank you for helping us keep Jesus’s memory alive on the fields he loved.