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.

Trial games 21-22 March

There are a number of uncovered trial games at Carlingford this weekend. Please call or text Appointments if you can assist. 

Saturday: 10am - 18/3, 11:30 - MAA8, 1:10 - MAA7, 2:30 - MAA5, 4:30 - MAA10 
Sunday: 9:15 - W13, 10:30 - W14, 11:45 - W20

2026 Events

Women's Premier League/Super League Season Begins

New referee orientation online

6:30-8:30pm via Google meet (see News item)

New referee orientation online

6:30-8:30pm via Google meet (see News item)

Returning referee refresher online seminar

See news item for online link

Season begins - All other comps

Technical Session and April General Meeting

7:30 – 8:30pm Technical Session, 8:30-9pm General Meeting at Christie Park

JUNIOR SOCIAL NIGHT

Christie Park 7pm-9pm

Technical Session and May General Meeting

7:30 – 8:30 pm Technical Session, 8:30 – 9pm General Meeting at Christie Park

Technical Session and June General Meeting

7:30 – 8:30 pm Technical Session, 8:30 – 9pm General Meeting at Christie Park

Technical Session and July General Meeting

7:30 – 8:30 pm Technical Session, 8:30 – 9pm General Meeting at Christie Park

Technical Session and August General Meeting

7:30 – 8:30 pm Technical Session, 8:30 – 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

2026 North West Referee Academy EOI (NWRA)
North West Referee Academy (NWRA)
 
What it is: The North West Referee Academy is a development space for referees aged 15-21 who are looking towards refereeing senior games, Premier League/Super League lines, FNSW games, the FNSW Referee Development Panel and FNSW Academy. The NWRA meets monthly for technical/practical training and development, as well as participating in the broader technical theory sessions offered to all members of the NWSFRA.
 
If you are interested please fill out this form by Monday 23rd March 7pm. 
 
https://forms.gle/GfzrLx1uXS1E9xj57

2026-03-20 16:50:56
NEW REFEREE KIT ISSUE SESSION - THIS SATURDAY 3.30PM Christie Park

Unfortunately due to shipping issues we have only received delivery of our new equipment order for 2026 earlier this week and this has impacted our ability to issue referee uniforms and kits to our new referees before now.

We are also somewhat limited to when we can conduct sessions to issue new gear due to restricted access to the meeting room area at Christie Park.

We will be holding an initial session THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON March 21 from 3.30pm until 6.00pm. This will be held in the far meeting room upstairs at Christie Park, with access via the balcony.

NOTE: Payment of $205.00 for the kit MUST be made by EFT to the NWSFRA bank account and proof of payment shown before kit will be issued.


2026-03-20 09:32:30
2026 Pre-Season Seminar

Will be online this year. Please make an effort to be online, attendance will be recorded. 

30th March 7pm online. 

*Link will be sent out closer to date


2026-03-19 14:28:57
JFMO upcoming courses

We have completed all our JFMO courses for the year. 

If you need to complete a course, check to see upcoming courses.

Practical course search - https://www.playfootball.com.au/referee/find-a-referee-course#

In the filter section, add in "junior football match official" 


2026-03-17 15:15:32
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 more information

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

Playfootball issues - anything in regards to account or learner registration issues reach out to Playfootball support team. support@playfootball.com.au - Telephone: 02 8880 7983

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


2026-03-17 15:14:49
New referee orientation sessions - UPDATED DATES

All new referees must attend an online orientation session. This session will go through local rules, appointments, communication and season information. Please use one of the links below. 

Please note that the date for the Tuesday session has changed. 

New referee orientation
Monday, 23 March · 6:30 – 8:30pm
Time zone: Australia/Sydney
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xgt-ghax-vqc
Or dial: ?(AU) +61 3 8594 7740? PIN: ?265 181 114?#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xgt-ghax-vqc?pin=5087787337524

New referee orientation
Tuesday, 24 March · 6:30 – 8:30pm
Time zone: Australia/Sydney
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ggs-josq-evd
Or dial: ?(AU) +61 3 8594 5472? PIN: ?325 363 901?#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ggs-josq-evd?pin=1270418640226

If you cannot attend a session, contact Appointments to request a copy of the slides and recording. 


2026-03-02 18:09:17
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.

  • Refer to the notice titled "Become a referee in 2026" on the home page

  • 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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