Why Become a Referee?
EARN SOME MONEY
It's a great way to make extra cash at social Touch competitions.
DEVELOP SKILLS
It's a great way to develop leadership skills and confidence.
GET BETTER AT TOUCH
It helps improve your Touch Football game because you'll develop a better understanding of the sport.
MEET PEOPLE
You'll become part of a great community and make new friends.
TRAVEL
You'll get access to referee at exciting state and national events held around the country – even around the world for events such as Touch World Cups.
TICK OFF GOALS
If you want you can work your way up through the pathway from Level 1 to Level 6 referee as your broaden your skills, experiences and networks.
New Referee Pathway
TFA has a four-level system in place for our Referees as they progress through our pathways. Becoming a qualified referee is a vital step to ensuring you are prepared to officiate a game of Touch Football at the local level. Once you are a qualified Affiliate Referee, you can engage in additional courses, workshops, and development modules to enhance your skills. For those seeking to officiate in tournaments, the Grading pathway is designed to progressively challenge referees as they officiate in higher and higher environments.
Payments
UNSW Rabbitohs Touch pay our referees to adjudicate matches as follows:
Juniors
Level 1/2 - $25/game
Level 3/4 - $35/game
Seniors
Level 1/2 - $30/game
Level 3/4 - $40/game
Come Join our Referee Team
Refereeing is a great way to give back to the game you love, and keep fit while you're at it. If you're interested in refereeing, please let us know!