Become a Referee
If you've ever had a desire to be the one in the middle with the whistle then here's your chance as Football West is looking for budding referees to officiate men's and women's games at junior, youth, schools and senior levels.
The current process for obtaining accreditation starts with the Level 5 Introductory course. This is conducted by correspondence, with participants receiving their workbook, Laws of the Game and a DVD.
Once the workbook has been completed and returned for marking, participants will be sent the Level 5 exam. If successful they will be given a certificate identifying they have passed the Level 5 course. This course is made for the entire football community, for anyone who wishes to increase their knowledge of the Laws, not just for prospective referees.
To be officially recognised as a referee and to receive appointments to games, participants must firstly register as a match official with Football West and then complete the Level 4 course. This is a classroom based course, and takes approximately eight hours to complete. These courses are generally run on a weekend, however they are scheduled to meet most participants' needs.
Once you've passed your initial Level 5 and Level 4 courses, not only do you get paid for each game you officiate but there is a clear career path available to you. Starting with juniors as a cadet referee which includes running the line for senior games, then progressing up through the ranks to the higher levels which includes the A-League, should you wish.
The Level 5 and Level 4 courses are now combined under the new course structure as stipulated by Football Federation Australia, however the Level 5 is still to be completed by correspondence prior to participating in the classroom based Level 4 course. The fee to register for the combined Level 5 & 4 course is $85.00 (payable to Football West).
So if you're at least 13 years old and feel you have what it takes to be a match official please complete and return the registration form below or if you would like some further information, please contact Mathew Cheeseman, Football West's Referee Coordinator, at mathew.cheeseman@footballwest.com.au.
Referee Course Registration Form
The next Level 4 Referee Courses will be held on the following dates:
- Saturday 6 February 2010 FULL
- Saturday 20 February 2010 FULL
- Saturday 6 March 2010 FULL
- Saturday 13 March 2010 FULL
- Saturday 27 March 2010 Places available
All Level 4 Courses are held at the Department of Sport & Recreation Office from 8:30am to 5:00pm. If you wish to register for a particular Level 4 Course when applying for the Level 5 correspondence pack, please ensure you indicate which is your preferred date on the application form.
