60 Referees Set to Shine at 2025 Football NSW Champion of Champions
This Sunday promises to be a milestone moment for 60 of New South Wales’ most dedicated match officials, as they step onto the pitch for the 2025 Football NSW Champion of Champions at Valentine Sports Park.
Renowned as the state’s premier grassroots knockout tournament, the Champion of Champions not only showcases the best community football talent across the state—it also honours the critical role played by referees in delivering the beautiful game.
The tournament provides a high-stakes platform for referees to demonstrate their skills, professionalism, and commitment, with selections for officiating duties considered a significant accolade within the refereeing community.
Football NSW extended its gratitude to the 18 referee branches whose representatives will officiate during the finals, including:
- Granville & District Football Referees Association
- Bankstown District Referees
- Southern Districts Referees
- Eastern Suburbs Football Association Referees Branch
- Manly Warringah Football Referees Association
- Canterbury Referees Association
- Hills Football Referees
- Northern Suburbs Football Referees Association
- Sutherland Shire Football Referees Association
- Blacktown City Soccer Referees Branch
- St George Football Referees Association
- Macarthur District Football Referees
- North West Sydney Football Referees Association
- Nepean Referees Group
- Football South Coast Referees
- Central Coast Referees
“We’re proud to acknowledge the referees and officials who continue to serve as the backbone of our sport,” said Football NSW CEO John Tsatsimas.
“This tournament is a celebration not just of players and clubs, but also of the passion and professionalism our referees bring to every match.”
Referees and Officials Selected for 2025 Champion of Champions:
Scarlett Neculman, Taylah Stiskin, Bianca Vitale, Isabella Vrtkovski, Riley Myers, Lukas Bayley, Bodhi Glasby, Tiffany Stelmaszak, Ella Cortese, Matilda Egan, Michelle Hilton, Ariella Richards, Grace Zarb, Alex Cowdery, Georgie Calleia, Adelaide Williams, Janah Najjarine, Beatrice Shimada, Margot Leanfore, Eliza Skinner, Miles Medcalf, Edward Hall, Joshua Lawson, Brendan Chander, Kieran Rees-Bevan, Ewan Ruskin, Gregg Bakos, Yvette Jaeger, Genevieve Nisbet, Kate Hummerston, Kalun Thompson, Kiana Woods, Thomas Roos Davis, Darren Glover, Sapan Basnet, Andrew Velovski, Lachlan Hines, Lance Morton, Johan Pinto, James D’Angelo, Lachlan Campbell, Joel Dunajcik, Faryan Kouchaki, Lachlan Figures, Daniela Bice, Stephanie Hilton, Carina Cortese, Madeleine Hulme, Connor Hokin, Arnav Katyal, Rahil Katyal, Ashton Heald, Charlotte O’Dwyer, Christopher Hazell, Joshua Edwards, Ryan Cergovski, Olivia Volpato, Dylan Watson, Isaac Mathews, and Joshua Stewart.
With thousands of players, coaches, and spectators expected to converge at Valentine Sports Park, the 2025 Champion of Champions will once again underline the spirit and strength of grassroots football in NSW—thanks in no small part to the tireless efforts of its referees.
