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 - 1 and 7 Feb

FNSW trial games for 1 and 7 Feb have been uploaded, please use the uncovered game/request game function if you would like a run. 

2026 Events

Battle of the North (Mixed)

7:30-9pm at Christie Park

Men's Premier League/Super League Season Begins

Technical Session and March General Meeting

7-9pm at Christie Park

Women's Premier League/Super League Season Begins

Season begins - All other comps

Technical Session and April General Meeting

7 – 8pm Technical Session, 8 – 9pm General Meeting at Christie Park

Technical Session and May General Meeting

7 – 8pm Technical Session, 8 – 9pm General Meeting at Christie Park

Technical Session and June General Meeting

7 – 8pm Technical Session, 8 – 9pm General Meeting at Christie Park

Technical Session and July General Meeting

7 – 8pm Technical Session, 8 – 9pm General Meeting at Christie Park

Technical Session and August General Meeting

7 – 8pm Technical Session, 8 – 9pm General Meeting at Christie Park

Grand Finals (Div 2+)

22nd Aug and 23rd Aug

Grand Finals

29th Aug and 30th Aug

WPL/SL Grand Final

MPL/SL Grand Final

Champion of Champions begins

Champion of Champions Grand Final

Annual General Meeting

7 – 9pm at Christie Park

Notices

Become a referee in 2026

See instructions below: 

Step 1: Follow this link to register as a "Learner" - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/participant/product-details/66163772 

  • All referees under 18 must register to the branch or the Learner package with an age exemption. A reason must be provided with the exemption "Under 18" is acceptable.

  • All new Referees registering to the Learner package can register with a volunteer WWCC or an exemption. 

  • If an exemption reason is not supplied or a WWCC is not supplied, their registration cannot be approved. 

  • All new referees U18 registering to the Learner package, should enter their own email address (as opposed to a parent's) to help avoid etrainu account generation issues. 

Step 2: Create a etrainu learning centre account via the following link - https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/training/index.cfm?event=page.login 

Step 3: Under "training library" complete the free online Laws of the Game. 

Step 4: Also under "training library" complete the Junior Football Match Official Modules. $33 + transaction fees. Pre-requisites: completed free online LOTG + minimum 13 years old. 

Step 5: Enrol into one of JFMO practical events, see more to access registration links. 

Any login/access queries can you pass them this email in regards to etrain login stuff - learningcentre@footballaustralia.com.au  

Any other queries send them to technical@nwsfra.com.au

2026-02-06 00:09:44
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
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 2025 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 have never refereed before and wish to become a referee, you must complete the new referee's course.

  • 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.

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

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