Grassroots Referees Conference

Football NSW is proud to announce the Grassroots Referees Conference, a full-day development event designed to support, educate and inspire grassroots match officials, coaches and branch leaders.

This conference is practical, performance-focused and built around the real challenges referees face every weekend. The conference will focus on tools, frameworks and discussions that referees can immediately apply in their next match.

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Participants can expect a mix of keynote-style learning, interactive discussions and practical workshop components designed to encourage engagement and shared learning.

What to Expect

• A keynote presentation by Football Australia Head of Referees, Jon Moss
• A panel on Females Officiating in the Male Space with, Chloe Gray, Ella Mcgarity, Isabella Vrtkovski
• A keynote on Referee Coaching by the 2025 FNSW Referees Branch Assessor of the Year, Alex Glasgow
• Branch Pathways Workshop with FNSW Referees Education Coordinator, Nick Young and A-League Women’s Fourth Official, Alana Zic
• Strength & Conditioning Workshop with A-League Women’s Fourth Official, Charlotte Flynn, and Australian Championship Assistant Referee, Matt Harris
• Assistant Referee Masterclass Workshop
• Developing a Referee Identity Keynote