Referees

Welcome to the Referee area. Here you can find information about Football West referees, how to become a referee, training courses and referee schedules.

Please use the navigation menu to the left to select your area of interest and see upcoming events below.

Advanced Officiating General Principles Course
13 August 2011, 10am-3pm, Department of Sport and Recreation, Leederville

This program is aimed at officials who are typically operating at regional or state level competitions.

At the completion of this training program, the official will be able to:
• improve own officiating skills, including mental skill requirements;
• carry out administrative, reporting and tribunal requirements;
• plan for the risks of officiating in competition;
• work with a wide range of people to enhance on and off field relationships; and
• utilise leadership and negotiation skills.

Get more information and a registration form here

Dealing with Conflict and Difficult People Course
15 September 2011, 5.45-9.15pm, Department of Sport and Recreation, Leederville

Whether your role is that of an umpire, referee, coach or administrator, you will find the strategies for dealing with conflict and difficult people in this seminar very helpful.

Get more information and a registration form here

Future events

Officials Breakfast
30 September 2011

If you are interested in attending the breakfast, please contact mathew.cheeseman@footballwest.com.au

Sport Officials of the Year Awards
Friday 4 November 2011

Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
7-10 November 2011

ASC Assessors Course
19 November 2011