Queensland's New Referee Journey
As part of Football Queensland’s 10-point Referee Plan, a new referee framework has been implemented to transform refereeing.
Designed to remove barriers, this new structure is a fast, simple and flexible pathway for match officials to start at their club and when ready, progress into the FQ referee ecosystem.
How do I get started?
Individuals under 18 years of age complete a 30-minute online module to get started as a Club Referee OR complete a Junior Football Match Official Course to become an FQ Referee.
Who do I sign up with?
Individuals under 18 years of age can sign up with a club OR fast-track their journey and sign up as an FQ Referee.
Who appoints me to matches?
Individuals under 18 years of age are appointed to matches by their club OR if you become an FQ Referee, FQ will appoint you to matches.
How do I get started?
Current Club Referees and individuals just starting their referee journey, and are aged 18 and older, must complete a Junior Football Match Official course to become an FQ Referee.
Who do I sign up with?
Whether you're a current Club Referee or just starting your referee journey, if you're 18 or older you need to sign up as an FQ Referee.
Who appoints me to matches?
As an FQ Referee, Football Queensland will appoint you to matches.
Become a Club Referee
The innovative FQ Club Referee Program creates a simple, flexible journey that lets young referees start with their club and advance into FQ refereeing when they’re ready.
Club Referees will support the smooth operation of junior competition fixtures within the familiarity of their home club environment. They will primarily be supported by their Club Referee Coordinator but will also gain access to direct support and education from the Football Queensland Referee department.
Find out how to become a club referee below.
How to get your Club Referee Certification
Getting your Club Referee Certification to become a Club Referee is easy and only takes a few steps.
- Watch the Club Referee Certification video on this page
- Pass the quiz linked below
- Receive your certificate via email
- Follow the steps in the confirmation email to complete your registration to Football Australia’s National registration platform Play Football, then sign up to Football Queensland’s competition management platform Squadi
- Once completed, you’re ready to get on the pitch!
If you have any questions about becoming a Club Referee, our referee team is available to help via referees@footballqueensland.com.au.
Become an FQ Referee
Read this guide to correctly complete the registration and etrainu enrolment process.
If you have any issues logging in to Play Football, please call: 02 8880 7983
If you are unable to register for a course, please email referees@footballqueensland.com.au with the following details:
- Course name
- Preferred date and location
- Participant name
- Date of birth
- Email address
- FA number (if applicable)
Find an FQ Referee Course
Read this guide to correctly complete the registration and etrainu enrolment process. Learn more about FQ Referee Courses including FAQs here.
Can’t find a course near you? Click here to submit a Referee Course Expression of Interest.
What a week at our first-ever Multicultural Youth Program (MYP) School Holiday initiative! 🙌🌏
From earning their Junior Football Match Official (Level 4) referee accreditation to experiencing a high-performance training environment, participants gained valuable insights into the many pathways available within football.
The program provided young people from diverse communities with new experiences, skills and opportunities to stay connected to the game.
Congratulations to proud Queenslander Alireza Faghani who has been appointed to referee his first Hahn @australiacup Final when South Melbourne FC face Melbourne Victory FC at AAMI Park on Saturday night!
Queenslands Night of Nights ✨
A reminder of timings ahead of an amazing week ahead the evening will commence with the Gala Reception from 5:00pm, where the FQPL 2, FQPL 1 and NPL Awards will be presented, with the exception of the NPL Coach of the Year and NPL Player of the Year awards.
The official Gala Ceremony will begin at 6:30pm, celebrating excellence across Queensland football with presentations for our Community, Service to Football, Advanced Club, Referee and Futsal Awards, as well as the prestigious NPL Coach of the Year and NPL Player of the Year honours.
📅 Saturday, 10 October
📍 Brisbane City Hall
View all award nominees via the event page.
Meet the nominees for the 2026 Dieter Klose Award! 🏅
Awarded to the Community Referee of the Year, the Dieter Klose Award recognises officials whose commitment to grassroots football continues to support the growth and success of the game throughout Queensland.
Join us at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October for the 2026 Queensland Football Gala as we celebrate this year`s nominees and reveal the recipient of the award.
Congratulations to the nominees for the 2026 Futsal Referee of the Year Award. 🌟
Through their expertise, decision-making and commitment to the indoor game, these officials continue to play a vital role in delivering quality futsal competitions across Queensland. Join us at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October, as we reveal the winner at the 2026 Queensland Football Gala.
