Looking for a new challenge within football? Or just looking for a way to earn some extra cash while staying involved in football?
Refereeing is a great way to stay active and involved in the world game.
Queensland has a long and proud history of producing some of Australia’s best referees. Members of Queensland’s football community have officiated at the top level, both domestically and internationally, including in the Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League, AFC Champions League, AFC Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup.
Whether you want to referee at local level, remain active in the game following injury or retirement or make a career out of refereeing, Football Queensland is dedicated to making your journey as rewarding as possible.
Follow these few simple steps and you will be on your way to becoming a match official!
1. Take the online Laws of the Game test (FREE)
This is a free online training module which provides a basic introduction to the Laws of the Game and their interpretations. Successful candidates will receive a certificate identifying they have demonstrated awareness in the Laws of the Game, and have the necessary knowledge to attend the Level 4 Referee course. The online test takes roughly 45 mins.
Click here to take the online Laws of the Game test (FREE).
2. Register for a Level 4 Referee course
Level 4 is the entry level course that will build on your knowledge gained from the Laws of the Game test.
The course runs for 5-6 hours and there is no assessment required and you must be a minimum of 13 years old to attend. There is a $50 fee to complete the course.
Click here to find a level 4 Referee course near you.
3. Register as a Referee to Play Football
To complete your registration as a qualified referee, you must register to your zone via Play Football.
There is a registration fee of $59 for Juniors and $98.50 for Seniors. These fees apply to first year referees only.
Please note: you must search for your local zone in the Play Football directory.
Click here to register to Play Football.
4. Receive your Referee Handbook
Once you have completed the Level 4 Referee course, you will receive your step-by-step guide to refereeing in Queensland where you will be walked through registering with a zone to taking charge of your first match.
5. Check out the official Referee Website
The website features an extensive video analysis library, appointments, the latest referee news and From The Third team blog articles.
Referees from all around the state will be able to access educational material to gain a deeper understanding of refereeing our beautiful game.
Click here to visit the website.
6. Join the Football Queensland Referees Facebook Group
Stay in touch with fellow referees from across the state in the Football Queensland Referees Facebook group.
