Football Queensland’s annual State Referee Conference returns for 2023, which is set to be held on Saturday January 21 and Sunday January 22, 2023.
The state federation will be providing greater flexibility to view the conference, with a hybrid set up allowing those who are interested with adequate access.
Attendees are invited to join the in-person event at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace or can also join Saturday’s sessions via an interactive virtual platform from one of 11 regional hubs.
The 2023 Assessor Seminar will be held in-person on day two of the event, welcoming assessors and any referees who wish to mentor next year.
“Ahead of the 2023 season kicking off, new and experienced referees from every level of the game across the state are invited to join us for the State Referee Conference which is always a highlight of the Queensland football calendar,” Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci said in a statement.
“After successfully hosting this year’s conference online due to the impacts of COVID-19, we’re excited to offer a new hybrid format for the State Referee Conference in 2023 to accommodate match officials in every part of the state.
“For the first time, hubs will be created across all regions to allow local referees to attend the virtual version of the conference in a physical venue alongside their peers.
“We’re delighted to be able to provide this opportunity for our Queensland match officials to come together in each region, not only to learn but also to build relationships and get to know each other ahead of the 2023 season.”
Registrations for the physical event at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace will be snapped up quickly as only 200 spaces are available – metro-based referees are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
For those unable to attend the physical events hosted at FQ’s regional hubs, the conference will also be available to view from home via the virtual platform.
Further information on the 2023 State Referee Conference guest speakers and agenda will be confirmed in due course.
Register here to attend the physical event at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace
Register here to view the conference online from a regional hub or from home
2023 STATE REFEREE CONFERENCE – REGIONAL VENUES
South Coast
Gold Coast Croation Sports Centre
181 Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara QLD 4211
Darling Downs
Clive Berghofer Stadium
47 Arthur St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350
Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore FC
462 Maroochydore Rd, Kuluin QLD 4558
Bundaberg
Martens Oval
8 Ritchie St, Norville QLD 4670
Hervey Bay
Fraser Coast Sports Precinct
Woods Rd, Nikenbah QLD 4655
Gladstone
Philip Street Communities & Families Precinct (Maxine Brushe Meeting Place)
1 Pengelly St, West Gladstone QLD 4680
Rockhampton
Frenchville FC
105 Clifton St, Berserker QLD 4701
Mackay
Mackay Football Park
Corner Heath Road and, Glenella Rd, Glenella QLD 4740
Townsville
Brolga Park
William Angliss Dr at Murray Sporting Complex, Annandale QLD 4814
Mt Isa
Venue TBC
Cairns
Endeavour Park
Mayers St, Manunda QLD 4870