Football Queensland has confirmed the details of the 2023 State Referee Conference which will be held on Saturday, 21 and Sunday, 22 January 2023.
A hybrid format will be introduced for the conference, with attendees invited to join the in-person event at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace or access Saturday’s sessions via an interactive virtual platform from one of 11 regional hubs.
The 2023 Assessor Seminar will be held in person on day two of the event, welcoming assessors and any referees who wish to mentor next year.
“Ahead of the 2023 season kicking off, new and experienced referees from every level of the game across the state are invited to join us for the State Referee Conference which is always a highlight of the Queensland football calendar,” FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci said.
“After successfully hosting this year’s conference online due to the impacts of COVID-19, we’re excited to offer a new hybrid format for the State Referee Conference in 2023 to accommodate match officials in every part of the state.
“For the first time, hubs will be created across all regions to allow local referees to attend the virtual version of the conference in a physical venue alongside their peers.
“We’re delighted to be able to provide this opportunity for our Queensland match officials to come together in each region, not only to learn but also to build relationships and get to know each other ahead of the 2023 season.”
Metro based referees are encouraged to register early to attend the physical event at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace as only 200 spaces will be available.
For those unable to attend the physical events hosted at FQ’s regional hubs, the conference will also be available to view from home via the virtual platform.
Register here to attend the physical event at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace
Register here to view the conference online from a regional hub or from home
2023 STATE REFEREE CONFERENCE – REGIONAL VENUES
South Coast
Gold Coast Croation Sports Centre
181 Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara QLD 4211
Darling Downs
Clive Berghofer Stadium
47 Arthur St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350
Sunshine Coast
Buderim Wanderers FC
176 Ballinger Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Bundaberg
Martens Oval
8 Ritchie St, Norville QLD 4670
Hervey Bay
Fraser Coast Sports Precinct
Woods Rd, Nikenbah QLD 4655
Gladstone
Philip Street Communities & Families Precinct (Maxine Brushe Meeting Place)
1 Pengelly St, West Gladstone QLD 4680
Rockhampton
Frenchville FC
105 Clifton St, Berserker QLD 4701
Mackay
Mackay Football Park
Corner Heath Road and, Glenella Rd, Glenella QLD 4740
Townsville
Brolga Park
William Angliss Dr at Murray Sporting Complex, Annandale QLD 4814
Mt Isa
Venue TBC
Cairns
Endeavour Park
Mayers St, Manunda QLD 4870
2023 STATE REFEREE CONFERENCE AGENDA
Doors open – 8:30am
Session one: Welcome & Acknowledgements (2022 in review & 2023 in focus) – 9.00am
Session two: Communication – Managing External Pressure (Coaches, players, spectators) – 9:50am
Lynn Cowie-McAlister – Officiating Collective
Morning Tea – 11:00am
Session three: FA & LOTG Update – 11:30am
Jacqui Hurford – Football Australia
Session four: LOTG Update Quiz & reaccreditation quiz (FA) – 12:30pm
Jacqui Hurford – Football Australia
Lunch – 1:00pm
Session five: Awards Presentation – 2:00pm
Session six: Referee Communication: A Coaches Perspective – 2:45pm
Paul Arnison – Sunshine Coast Wanderers
Karyn Longbottom – Annerley FC
Aaron Philp – Peninsula Power
Session seven: Closing Remarks 3:45pm
