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 

After you complete the theory, we will contact you to organise the completion of the practical component .

This has a cost of $30.

If you’re interested in completing the full course in-person please  CONTACT US.

HAMILTON - Community Referee Course

Monday 29th April, 2024

• Times: 6:30pm to 9pm
• Location: Rototuna High School, Hamilton
• Register: HERE (free for Northern United members, otherwise $10).
• Please select WaiBOP as your Regional Federation
  

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TAURANGA - Level 1 Referee Course

Sunday 28th April, 2024

• Times: 9am - 4pm
• Location: Tauranga (Location to be confirmed)
• Register: HERE ($60)
• Please select WaiBOP as your Regional Federation

If you have any questions please CONTACT US.