The Junior Football Match Official (Also previously known as the Level 4 Course) is the entry level referee qualification for full-sized matches in Junior Football.
This course explores key refereeing topics providing current interpretations of technical concepts, including challenges, handball, offsided, game management, match control and positioning concepts.
This course is online and self-paced, so you can complete it at any point during the season in your own time.
Pre-requisites
- You must be a minimum of 13 years old to complete this course
- You must have already completed the free online Laws of the Game Modules
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📚Referee Level 4 Courses in 2026
We currently don’t have any upcoming Junior Football Match Official (Level 4) Referee Courses scheduled for the end of 2025.
Keep an eye on this page and follow us on social media for updates – we anticipate our in person practical courses will be offered in January – April 2026
Thank you for your interest in becoming a referee with Football South Coast!
Practical Course Details
- Attire: Wear comfortable clothing; boots are not required. Sessions proceed indoors in wet weather.
- Equipment Provided: All new referees will receive flags, cards, and whistles for the practical course.
- Further Details: Additional information regarding practical session dates and times will be provided soon.
Uniform Details & Size Guide
All new Level 4 referees will receive a Legea referee uniform (shirt, shorts, and socks) at the practical session.
- Shirt/Shorts Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL (Note: Sizes run small; sizing up is recommended)
- Socks Sizes:
- Size 1: Kids’ shoe size 9-1
- Size 2: Men’s shoe size 2-8
- Size 3: Men’s shoe size 7-12
- Size Guide
For Registration Assistance:
Refer to our guides: Returning Participant Registration Guide 2020 or New Participant Registration Guide 2020.
For any questions, please contact Kat Marthick at referees@footballsouthcoast.com.