Sutherland Shire Football Referees Association
Providing referees to over 400 matches played in the Sutherland Shire each week during the winter football season
Major Partner:
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 (Learning Centre Account)
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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 Courses
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If you are experiencing issues with registering to etrainu, contact PlayFootball Support.
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2026 Junior Football Match Official Courses
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Sunday 15 February 2026 https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/training/index.cfm?event=event.assessment.view&eventId=694734bec467320019745972
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
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Please note you are required to have completed the Laws of the Game & Junior/Senior 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 or SFMO course - this is paid direct to them on registration via their website. 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