NORTH WEST SYDNEY FOOTBALL REFEREES ASSOCIATION

North West Sydney Football Referees Association (NWSFRA) is one of the largest associations in NSW with over 450 referees. Our referees are appointed to local grassroots competitions (NWSF), school matches, state competition football, such as Youth and Premier league. Based in the Ryde/Gladesville-Hornsby district, our match officials are trained, certified and assessed on their abilities to provide safe, fair, and enjoyable experiences for players, coaches, and spectators. Our referees are invested in the Football Referee Development Panel, NSW State League Football Referees Association, as well as Youth League and A-League Men's and Women's.

FNSW trial games - 14- 18 Jan

FNSW trial games for 14-18 Jan have been uploaded, please use the uncovered game/request game function if you would like a run. 

News and Events

Become a referee in 2026

We will be running several courses in Feb/March for those wanting to become a referee. This post will be updated shortly with further information. The minimum age is 13. 

What to expect?

  • An online course on the Laws of the Game
  • A practical session run by our team
  • An induction into our local procedures for advising availability, getting games, submitting reports after the game etc. There are face to face and online options for this
  • Buying your kit: uniform, whistle, flags, cards etc. We bulk buy and pass on the savings, fitting you out so you're ready to start refereeing
2026-01-20 11:59:29
Returning referees - 2026 registration is now open

Welcome to the 2026 season. Registrations are open. 

Here is the direct registration link for senior referees (18 or over on 1 April 2026)

Here is the direct registration link for junior referees (U18 on 1 April 2026)

Please check your email for further information.

2026-01-20 11:54:38
Football NSW 2026 RDP EOI

What is the Football NSW RDP?

The Football NSW Referee Development Panel (RDP) is the recognition of talented branch referees who are seeking to continue their development on State competitions. The RDP is the training ground for referees to officiate on FNSW’s Youth National Premier League matches to accelerate their development and better prepare junior referees for officiating local senior football.

Football NSW RDP referees get access to experienced match officials from the National Premier League and A-Leagues Women's & Men's who provide match day coaching and training as well as theory and practical sessions provided monthly. They also will be invited to participate in school tournaments and officiate on the Talent Support Program matches throughout the year where they will receive additional coaching and training. 

Who can join the RDP?

Any referees who are registered with a local branch within NSW. The main target range is 15-20yr old referees with at least 1 year experience however all candidates will be considered by your branch. 

If you are a returning member, you must fill out this form. If you are a new member, you must be nominated by your branch so please discuss this with your local referee association before filling out the form.

 

*IF you are interested, please email technical@nwsfra.com.au

2025-10-24 19:01:37
Dribl Issues or Queries

1. If you want to change your Dribl email address, please try the steps outlined in the Dribl support page https://help.dribl.com/space/MYA/18317335/Change+your+Dribl+account+email

2. If you have a Dribl account but the referee organisation does not show up under your "following" tab, contact webmaster@nwsfra.com.au and mention your name and RefId along with the query.

3. If you do not have a Dribl login, then create an account in dribl using an email address (preferably the one you use for the referee website).

2025-05-18 18:12:36

Highlights

We recognise members for their contribution to the organisation and celebrate their achievements beyond their time at NWSFRA. The following members were recognised for their contributions in the 2024 November AGM.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you need more information please use the contact form at the bottom to get in touch with us.

  • If you last Refereed as an Official within the last 4 years, you must obtain a clearance from the secretary of your current association and forward it to the NWSFRA Secretary. If you last Refereed as an Official more than 4 years ago, you must obtain a clearance from the secretary of your current association and forward it to the NWSFRA Secretary. You must also complete the New Referee course.

  • If you have never refereed before and wish to become a referee, you must complete the new referee's course.

Contact

We are currently situated at Christie Park where all our face-to-face events take place. Please use the information below to get in touch with various committee members.

Website/Dribl Queries : webmaster@nwsfra.com.au

Appointed Matches : appointments@nwsfra.com.au

Other Queries : president@nwsfra.com.au

Preseason Trial Matches : appointments@nwsfra.com.au

Referee Payments : treasurer@nwsfra.com.au

New Referee Course : technical@nwsfra.com.au

Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for partnering with us to support grass roots football.