Referees' Info

Why should I become a referee?

Referees start out for a number of reasons - it may be that you're in your teens and looking for a part-time job. If so, refereeing generally pays at least as well as a casual job in retail or fast food, and you get to run around in the sun engaging in sport rather than stand over a deep fryer. Alternatively you may have a child who is playing and want to help out with referee numbers - virtually every region is short of officials. Lastly there are those who enjoy the challenge and want to be involved in football, to see how far they can make it! As an Australian referee, you could find yourself on the A-League, flying to places like India and Malaysia for the Asian Football Confederation, or anywhere else in the world doing games for FIFA like the World Cup!

How old do I have to be?

In most areas the minimum age is 13 - you will need to inquire with your local referees organisation to find out.

How do I become a football referee?

The pathway to becoming a referee is essentially the same around Australia. You start by contacting your local referees organisation, who will let you know when they're running their next Referees Entrance course (also known as an Entrance Course). This course will usually be run over two or three days and covers the Laws of Football. You will spend some time covering practical competencies like field positioning and signals, as well as completing a short examination on the Laws. Upon passing you will be certified as a Level 4 Referee. Start by contacting the club’s Referees Coordinator (see Contact Us on this site) or Capital Football Referees. Please follow the links on this page for more details or for a copy of the entrance course nomination form. Start by contacting the club’s Referees Coordinator (see Contact Us on this site) or Capital Football Referees office contact (Referees Administrator) at email refadmin@capitalfootball.com.au Please follow the links on this page for more details or for a copy of the entrance course nomination form.

Related Documents: