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We are the senior refereeing branch in the Sutherland Shire and we cover all full field matches for the Sutherland Shire Football Association. We are currently taking registrations for persons 14 years and older (or who will be 14 years or older soon after the relevant course).

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Become a Referee

 

​STEP 1 - Complete the online Laws of the Game course on etrainu - learn.footballaustralia.com.au. If not registered and accepted by a referee branch like SSFRA, you will need a Learner NSW (Learning Centre Account)

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If you are experiencing issues with registering or logging into etrainu:

 

  1. Typically you would log in using your same details as you do to access PlayFootball.

  2. You need an active registration to access - if your SSFRA registration is taking time to process (usually due to Football NSW's WWC verification or exemption approval), please register on play football for an additional "Learner NSW" registration - this is free, usually comes through overnight and does not have WWC restrictions.

  3. Try a different browser - etrainu does not seem to log-in as well on Microsoft Edge.

  4. Go to incognito mode/in-private browsing - etrainu is set up with an auto-login process that often logs in  the last person to access, skipping the log-in page. 

  5. Try logging is using fa.XXXXXXXX as your user name - where the Xs are replaced by your 8 digit FA number assigned to you as part of the PlayFootball process. 

  6. Contact PlayFootball Support.

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STEP 2 - Register with the Branch "Sutherland Shire Football Referees Association" on PlayFootball. LINK - www.playfootball.com.au/register

 

STEP 3 - Register on etrainu for one of the below Junior Football Match Official (JFMO) Courses. There are four online modules to complete, and one practical in-person course - latest dates below. Please note that at this time you should complete the JFMO even if you want to skip straight to Senior games - it is still an excellent course and it will not limit your appointments with us should you join as an adult or with prior referee experience and your accreditation has lapsed.​​

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2026 Junior Football Match Official Courses

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Saturday 7 March 2026 https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/training/index.cfm?event=event.assessment.view&eventId=6955ed90c467320019745c24

Saturday 14 March 2026 https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/training/index.cfm?event=event.assessment.view&eventId=6955edc4c467320019745c2c

​Please note you are required to have completed the Laws of the Game & Junior Football Match Official online modules prior to attending the practical​​​​​​​

​​​​There is a $120 cost involved in registration to cover your basic uniform and equipment (other than shoes and a watch). This is paid on registration.

Football Australia charges an additional $33 fee for the JFMO course - this is paid direct to them on registration via their website.

 

For over 18s, there is also an additional charge for your WWC "E" registration which is required to referee in New South Wales.

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If you want more information email recruitment@ssfra.org.au

© 2025 by Sutherland Shire Football Referees Association

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