Referee Courses

Referee Level 4 Courses in 2025

Course Requirements

All new referees must:

  1. Register on Playfootball – Enroll in the “New Level 4 Referee Package” (Cost: $150) to register as a new referee and access the practical “Flags and Whistles” session. Note: Registration on Playfootball is required before completing any online modules on Etrainu.
    • Course 1 – Wednesday January 29th – FULL
    • Course 2 – Tuesday February 4th -Ian McLennan Park, Kembla Grange – FULL
    • Course 3 – Tuesday February 18th – Ian McLennan Park, Kembla Grange – FULL
    • Course 4 – Team Referee and Community League Course – Tuesday March 4th – Judy Masters Oval, Balgownie – CLICK HERE – Please note this course is for Over 18 ONLY! 

Still interested in becoming a referee? We may look at running another course in April – Express your interest here

 

Stuck on how to register through the new Lets Playfootball system?
Click here to view our Step by Step registration guide!

 

  1. Complete Online Modules on Etrainu
    • Find a FSC Referee course on Etrainu > Search FNSW – Football South Coast – Enrol into your selected day.
    • Complete the free “Laws of the Game” modules via Etrainu.
    • Fulfill the Level 4 Theory (Community Junior Football Match Officials course) via Etrainu. (Cost: $33).
    • Start the Level 4 Theory Course
  2. Attend the Practical “Flags and Whistle” Session – This in-person session is a requirement for final qualification as a referee.
  3. Minimum Age: 13 years (by 15th January 2025)
    Email Confirmation: Please confirm online course completion at referees@footballsouthcoast.com before the practical session.

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.
Note: The office will re open on Tuesday, 14th January 2025.