Football NSW Referees Branch

The Football NSW Referees Branch aims to:

• Produce the best officials within the Asian Football Confederation
• Increase the amount of officials engaged in high performance development programs
• Provide outstanding membership support and services
• Improve retention rates of officials
• Improve coverage of officials within FNSW Competitions

The branch provides a seamless pathway from the talented junior development programs to First Grade competitions, allowing for more effective and efficient development of match officials.

The branch primarily comprises of match officials that are appointed to the following competitions or who are a part of the following development programs:

• National (A-Leagues and Australian Championships) panel officials based in NSW
• NSW National Premier League – Women & Men
• FNSW Senior Leagues – Women & Men
• Girls & Boys Youth League
• Football NSW Referee Academy
• FNSW Referee Development Panel

Branch members are supported by a Referee Technical Unit comprised of a Referee Technical Director.

Senior community referees that wish to challenge themselves or progress onto FNSW senior fixtures are encouraged to speak with their branch coach for recommendation to Football NSW, and in general, will need to be refereeing the highest division in their local competition for their application to be considered.

If you would like more information, or to apply to the FNSW Referees Branch, please email refereesbranchcoordinator@footballnsw.com.au