FQ Referee academy
Football Queensland’s commitment to enhancing referee development has led to the formation of a statewide Referee Academy for promising and dedicated young match officials.
The program enables the next generation to learn and develop as part of a supportive network while gaining valuable advice from experienced coaches.
Nominations for the 2025/26 FQ Referee Academy intake are now closed.
Your Refereeing Journey
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Junior Football Match Official (Level 4)
Once you complete your Junior Football Match Official field test you will be able to referee FQ Academy, Junior Community and School Football competitions.
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Senior Football Match Official (Level 3)
Officiate in U23, Senior Community and FQPL 3 - 6 competitions, with opportunities to be an assistant in the FQPL 1 & 2. This is also the minimum level required to join the FQ Referee Academy.
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Emerging Match Official (Level 2)
Referee in the NPL Queensland and FQPL 1 & 2 competitions with the opportunity to enter the National Referee Development Pathway.
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Advanced Match Official (Level 1)
The highest level a referee can reach in Queensland, allowing you to referee in top-level state and national competitions.
Take the next step on your journey by enrolling in a referee course near you.
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👍 Riley Stent - @moretoncityexcelsiorfc
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😮 Nicholas Cowley - @rochedale_rovers
😢 Katherine Kirkwood - @moretoncityexcelsiorfc
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Mar 17

FQ has confirmed that the suspension of football activity across South East Queensland has been lifted from today, allowing clubs to recommence training sessions and other forms of football activity once they are ready to do so.
The resumption of football activity following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred includes the recommencement of fixtures across the Metro, South Coast, Sunshine Coast and Darling Downs regions this week.
Find out more on the FQ website.
Mar 17
