Referees
Come join the refs!
We have a great referee program at Norths, with many experienced and highly ranked referees to provide coaching, support and mentoring. Our referees regularly attend representative tournaments such as Vawdon Cup, NSW State Cup, National Touch League, State of Origin and World Cup.
At Norths, referees are allocated to games according to their experience and skill, and if new to refereeing, they are always accompanied by a more experienced referee.
We have both strong female and male involvement within our junior and senior competitions and encourage everyone to have a go!
Step into the spotlight and become a referee for Norths Touch. Join our dedicated team of officials and play a crucial role in ensuring the game runs smoothly and remains a true test of skill and sportsmanship. Gain valuable experience, sharpen your decision-making abilities, and make a lasting impact on the field.
Are you ready to blow the whistle and become an integral part of our Norths Touch Football Referee Squad? Sign up now! Contact details below OR…
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New or interested in joining the bears refs?
MINIMUM age to commence refereeing at Norths is 14.
In order to commence refereeing at Norths, you will be required to complete the Level One Online Certification and attend a Level One Referee Course. This is organised through NSW Touch (https://www.nswtouch.com.au/refereeing/).
Norths Touch hosts a Level One course annually, usually a week prior to the Junior Season.
There will be a personal cost of $50 to complete the course, however, as part of Norths Referees Development Program, referees that regularly referee at Norths will be reimbursed at the end of the season.
If you are interested in refereeing at Norths, please complete the contact form below and the Norths Director of Referees will be in touch!
Please be advised that the intake for 2024 Junior Referees is open.
If still interested in learning to referee, then please complete the contact form below to be placed on the 2024 Waitlist.
JSC Referee squad brief
Junior State Cup. This tournament is generally scheduled on a weekend (Fri to Sun) in late February (23-25 Feb 2024) in Dubbo.
Expressions of interest are notified to the Director of Referees, and selections of referees occur during the Junior competition. Logistics for the upcoming Junior State Cup are generally discussed prior to selections.
As part of the selected squad, you will be required to assist with Norths Junior Rep trials, any gala competitions the Norths Rep teams attend, and must be available to leave Sydney for the event on Thursday, the day prior the tournament. Accommodation is generally organised for Referees by the club.
Where do i go from here?
Learn to referee and receive on field coaching, while remaining fit and participating in the game.
Through Touch Football Australia’s (TFA) referee accreditation system, a pathway progression is available for referees. There are six competency levels which contain specific required skills and knowledge to attain. The higher the badge level the more experienced and qualified the referee. See the Referee Accreditation dropdown below for more information.
All courses have conditions and requirements for referees to proceed.
Please notify and discuss with the Director of Referees, prior to registering onto a course.
- Level 1 ** 3 hour face to face course, ref at affiliate and park competitions
- Level 2 ** 4 hour face to face course plus pass Level 2 on field assessmemt. Can ref at affiliate, park, regional and Junior State representative competitions (minimum 6 months level 1 – upgrade at Junior State Cup or at local affiliate)
- Level 3 ** 4 hour face to face course, plus pass Level 3 on field assessment. Can ref at Regional & State representative competitions (minimum 12 months level 2). Upgrade at NSW tournaments – JSC, SSC, VC, CC, Junior Regionals)
- Level 4 ** Minimum 12 months level 3, State & National Youth championships. Upgrade only at Senior State Cup (Dec)
- Level 5 ** On field assessment and upgrade only at National Touch League (Mar)
- Level 6 ** On field assessment and upgrade only at National Touch League (Mar), International competition opportunities
Referee pay rate
| Level | Adult Solo (1 ref) | Adult Buddy (2-3 refs) | Junior Solo (1 ref) | Junior Buddy (2-3 refs) |
| 0 | $15 | $10 | $15 | $10 |
| 1 | $20 | $15 | $18 | $15 |
| 2 | $21 | $17 | $20 | $17 |
| 3 | $22 | $18 | $22 | $18 |
| 4 | $26 | $21 | $22 | $18 |
| 5 & 6 | $31 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
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