United by a love of the game
Do you want to earn money and keep fit at the same time?
Do you want to give back to the football community?
Do you want to be challenged physically and mentally?
Becoming a Match Official is one of the most rewarding ways to stay involved in football. Whether you’re a player, parent, coach, or simply love the game, refereeing offers an opportunity to learn new skills, earn money, and join a supportive football community.
Why Become a Match Official?
Refereeing allows you to:
- Stay active and involved in the game
- Build leadership, confidence, communication and decision-making skills
- Earn money with match appointments
- Develop a deeper understanding of the Laws of the Game
- Join a friendly and supportive referee community
Turn your passion for football into an exciting opportunity!
Start Your Match Official Journey for the 2026 Season.
All referee courses require completion of the Laws of the Game (LOTG) online course.
Game Leader (GL)
Minimum age: 12 years (in the season)
Officiates: Coles MiniRoos (U6–U12) matches within your Junior Club
Course Components:
- Laws of the Game (online, self-paced) – FREE (2025 pricing)
- Game Leader practical session — $60 (2025 and 2026 pricing)
- Includes jersey, whistle and bag
- Dates & venues released January 2026
Junior Football Match Official (JFMO)
Minimum age: 13 years (in the season)
Officiates: Coles MiniRoos & Junior League matches within your Junior Club
Course Components:
- Laws of the Game (online, self-paced) – FREE (2025 pricing)
- JFMO Online Course (online, self-paced) — $33 (2025 pricing)
- JFMO Classroom Recap and Practical (in-person, dates released January 2026) – $185 (2026 bundled pricing)
- Includes:
- First-year referee registration
- Insurance
- Uniform pack (whistle, cards, flags, fluoro jersey, shorts, socks)
- Paid through PlayFootball Registration as a New Junior Referee
- Includes:
Senior Football Match Official (SFMO)
Minimum age: 18+ with at least two years of player/coach experience
Officiates: Senior League matches with Capital Football (CLO, CLW, MLM, MLW) and Junior Leagues within your Junior Club
Course Components:
- Laws of the Game (online, self-paced) – FREE (2025 pricing)
- SFMO Online Course (online, self-paced) — $33 (2025 pricing)
- SFMO Classroom Recap and Practical (in-person, dates released January 2026) – $205 (2026 bundled pricing)
- Includes:
- First-year referee registration
- Insurance
- Uniform pack (whistle, cards, flags, fluoro jersey, shorts, socks)
- Paid through PlayFootball Registration as a New Senior Referee
- Includes:
Entry Level
Become a Game Leader, Football Referee, or Futsal Referee now by registering in one of our entry-level courses.
Interstate Referee
Are you a qualified referee moving to Canberra? Continue your refereeing career with Capital Football.
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