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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2025 Courses
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STEP 1 - Complete the online Laws of the Game course on etrainu. LINK - learn.footballaustralia.com.au. If not registered and accepted by a referee branch like SSFRA, you will need a Learner NSW account - set one up for free via playfootball.com.au
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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 both the Laws of the Game & Junior Match Official Course (if you are 18+ years of age and have >2 years football experience, you are eligible to skip the JMFO course and enrol in the Senior Football Match Official Course). LINK - learn.footballaustralia.com.au
If you are experiencing issues with registering to etrainu, contact PlayFootball Support.
As part of this registration for Step 3 you will need to attend an upcoming course in-person.
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Our next course(s) are:
Senior Football Match Official - Tuesday 3rd June @ ONLINE from 6:15pm - 9:30pm - Click here to enrol
Junior Football Match Official - Monday 16th June @ Jannali Oval from 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Click here to enrol
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 JMFO or SMFO 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