About the association.
Our vision is to be the best referees association in Australia, supplying the Gold Coast rugby league community with high-quality officials to apply the rules and control the game.
Our story.
The Gold Coast Rugby League Referees Association is an alternate way to stay in the game you love. We control over 240 junior and senior appointments every weekend, across an area stretching from Tugun to Ormeau in the north, and out west to Beaudesert and Jimboomba.
We have a fine record of developing talent, with clear pathways from the junior grades all the way up. Our members have gone on to referee in the NRL and NRLW. Whether you want to climb to the top or ref locally for the fitness and pocket money, there is a place for you here.
The executive team 2026
Management Committee
Izzy Davidson, Cameron Wegner
Events Coordinator
Izzy Davidson · 0422 217 851
Assistant Secretary
Heath Zygnerski · 0438 750 882
Assistant Treasurer
Izzy Davidson · 0422 217 851
Coaching, development & appointments
The wider team that trains, mentors and rosters our officials. Tap a section to see who is who.
2026 RLGC Coaching and Development
Director of Coaching
Recruitment, Retention and Development. Kai Turner · 0434 204 609 · coaching@gcrlra.com.au
Foundation Coaches
Lloyd Evans, Eddie Gale, Ben Holt, Dylan Lawrence, Jack Klein, Fletcher Shearman, Kai Turner, Carol Arndell, Darryl Anderson, Trevor Bennett, Jaykob Brown, Ben Burgess, Michael Caesar, Jarrod Cole, Kirra Crompton, Gavin Collins, Izzy Davidson, AJ Ellis, Randy Lee, Adam Rossiter, Dan Schwass, Zac Schwass, Decland Shapland, Dennis Swenson, Cameron Wegner, Tori Wilkie, Heath Zygnerski.
NOAS Assessors
National Officiating Accreditation Structure. Heath Zygnerski.
2026 Appointments Officers
RLGC Appointments
Randy Lee · 0402 917 280 · juniorappointments@gcrlra.com.au
School Appointments
Fletcher Shearman (Broncos) · 0484 097 415, and AJ Ellis (Titans and other school games) · 0405 685 099
Blue Card Co-ordinator
Eddie Gale · 0411 819 974 · bluecards@gcrlra.com.au
Comms Gear Co-ordinator
Zac Schwass · 0401 218 611
Gear Steward
Mandy Cook · 0431 107 252 · uniforms@gcrlra.com.au
Registrar
Mandy Cook · 0431 107 252 · registrar@gcrlra.com.au
The GCRLRA are proud to be associated with the following companies.
Please support the companies that support our association.
Nerang RSL
24+ yearsA long-time partner whose support helps keep the wheels turning at one of the Gold Coast's most vital sporting organisations.
Premier Floors
Est. 1987Quality vinyl, carpet, cork and parquetry for commercial, government and domestic floors, backing us for over 25 years.
Trophy Force
Est. 1973A family-run Gold Coast business supplying sports trophies, custom medals, corporate awards and jersey framing.
Black Cat Piloting
Trevor BennettPilot and escort vehicle services on the Gold Coast, run by long-time referee Trevor Bennett.
Former Rugby League Greats
FIGSFormer rugby league greats giving back to the grassroots game on the Gold Coast.
Rosco's
Strength & ConditioningStrength and conditioning specialists, helping keep our officials match-fit all season.
Inno Creative
Website partnerGold Coast web design and digital marketing studio, who built and look after this website for the association.