Football Victoria’s (FV) referees will wear Macron branded apparel for the 2024 season and beyond, after a partnership between FV …
Football Queensland launches Protect Our Game initiative
Football Queensland have introduced the Protect Our Game initiative, taking the lead in the fight against abuse. With the launch …
28 Australian Match Officials recognised by FIFA for 2022
Football Australia has announced that 28 of Australia’s Match Officials have been appointed to FIFA’s Panel of International Referees for …
Football Queensland’s 2022 State Referee Conference announced
Football Queensland has outlined details for the 2022 State Referee Conference, which will be held at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
Football Victoria announce new Futsal referees course
Football Victoria has announced a new Level 3 course for Futsal referees, with the intention of strengthening refereeing for the …
Football Queensland announces Schools Referee Program
In an effort to boost referee numbers across the state, Football Queensland has announced a brand-new innovative Schools Referee Program …
Football Queensland forms new State Referees Committee
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced the formation of a new and improved State Referees Committee (SRC), to focus on recruitment …
Football Queensland to introduce new referee support measures in 2021
Football Queensland have announced they will implement a range of new referee support measures for the 2021 season. The news …
Football Queensland invest heavily into referee development
Football Queensland have announced a significant investment into referee development, with seven Referee Coach and Development Officers appointed across the …
Australian Match Officials named on FIFA Panel of International Referees for 2021
Football Australia has announced that 26 Australian Match Officials have been selected on the FIFA Panel of International Referees for …
Four Australian referees gunning to officiate at 2023 Women’s World Cup
Football Australia have announced that four Australian match officials have been chosen as candidates to possibly officiate at the 2023 …
Gallagher partner with the A-League and W-League
Gallagher has announced a partnership with the A-League and W-League and will be the official referee partner and insurance broker …
Football West announces initiative to lift referee numbers
Football West have announced a new initiative to increase referee numbers for 2021. From January of next year, new referees …
Football Queensland hosts unique futsal referee course
Football Queensland hosted a first-of-its-kind referee course over the weekend, supporting match officials who are transitioning to futsal officiating. 20 …
Football Queensland invests in key referee initiatives
Football Queensland’s investment into referees across the state has led to the development of multiple initiatives and appointments within the …
Capital Football teams up with RefLIVE
Capital Football have announced a partnership with sports technology company RefLIVE. The partnership will assist the state’s referees in monitoring …
Football Queensland announces referee academy panel
Football Queensland have confirmed the 33 members who will be a part of the panel of the newly-established state referee academy. …
Football SA launches academy for state’s referees
Football SA has announced the creation of the Football SA Referee Academy, with 19 members chosen for 2020. The academy …
AFC delivers new online courses for Asian match officials
The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) match officials have been given the opportunity to complete new online courses, ensuring they remain …
Football Victoria conducts 2020 Referees Seminar
Over 300 referees were in attendance at the recent Football Victoria Referees Seminar at Monash University’s Caulfield campus. Speakers included: …
Jacewicz set to become first woman to referee an A-League match
Victorian-based referee Kate Jacewicz will create history when Melbourne City face Newcastle Jets this weekend. Jacewicz will become the first …
Football Queensland appoint Jacqui Hurford as State Referee Manager
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced the appointment of Jacqui Hurford as the new State Referee Manager.
Football Queensland introduces first year referee initiative
Ahead of the 2020 season getting underway, Football Queensland (FQ) have introduced a new initiative for all first-year referees.
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Referee initiatives rolled out by Football Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) has released their 2020-2022 Strategic Plan for football in their state and are set to begin addressing …
Long-serving referee says farewell to Football NSW
One of the longest-serving referees for Football NSW has made a tough decision to hang up the whistle as he …
Football Queensland team up with Super Futsal
With increasing participation numbers at the forefront, Football Quuensland has linked up with Super Futsal in a commitment to get …
Football Victoria’s first leading female refferee to join A-League panel
One of Football Victoria’s leading female referee has had the opportunity to join the A-League Referees Panel for the upcoming …
FFA Referees boss Ben Wilson resigns
After 7 years as the FFA Director of Referees, Ben Wilson has resigned from his position to pursue a new …
Football Victoria to roll out new app to stamp out abuse towards referees
As from next week, Football Victoria will be rolling out an Australian-first technology scheme to allow soccer referees to blow …
History has been made in the AFC
For the first time in Asian footballing history, an all-female officiating team have taken to the pitch.
Rule changes: What you need to know
The world game is set for an almighty shake up, with some new rule changes set to take place in …
Mic’d up referees give a valuable insight
Being a referee is a tough gig. There’s pressure on each decision, screaming fans roaring over every call and constant …