Begin your refereeing journey by completing one of the online courses.

These are online, free, and available for you to complete at your own pace.  

If you’re a teenager interested in refereeing then check out our Youth Academies.

If you are interested in an in-person course for yourself or your club please contact refereeing@waibop.co.nz

GAME DAY LEADER AWARD 

Opportunity for volunteers to gain knowledge about leading the way on Game Day for First Kicks and Fun Football.

Complete Online - REGISTER NOW for FREE!

MINI FOOTBALL/FUTSAL REFEREEING AWARD 

Be empowered with the confidence and specific knowledge you need to lead Mini Football and Futsal games.

Complete Online - REGISTER NOW for FREE!

YOUTH & COMMUNITY FOOTBALL/FUTSAL REFEREEING AWARD 

Learn skills to get you ready for the strategic 9v9 and 11v11 Football matches or the fast-paced 5v5 Futsal matches.

Complete Online - REGISTER NOW for FREE!

LEVEL 1 REFEREE AWARD - ONLINE THEORY + PRACTICAL

Launch Your Refereeing career in football and futsal by learning the basics of being a referee. By completing this course you would then become available for official appointments to local youth and senior games.

Complete Theory Online - REGISTER NOW 

The practical part of this course works through the signals, movement and positioning required to referee an 11 v 11 game. This has a cost of $30.

Sunday 17th August from 12.30pm in Hamilton Register here Referee Level 1 Practical – Hamilton

Sunday 31st August from 1pm in Papamoa;  Referee Level 1 Practical – Papamoa
 
These practicals are for anyone that is interested in completing their NZF Level 1 Referee Award.

The theory part of this course is completed through NZF Learn: Referee Level 1 Award for Football/Futsal – NZF Learn You will need to register for the theory separately to the practical.