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. 
NOTE: The theory part of the course needs to be completed on NZF Learn prior to the practical. Register for the theory here: https://nzflearn.co.nz/blog/events/referee-level-1-online-course/​​​​​​​

Level 1 REFEREE AWARD 

Friday 23rd October
5.30-7.30pm
John Kerkhof Park

Register here: https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=85504

In partnership with the Cambridge Football Club, we are offering a Level 1 referee award practical especially for anyone interested in refereeing at the Cambridge Cup over Labour weekend. This is free of charge to anyone signed up to referee at Cambridge Cup.
 
This practical is also open to anyone who might like to start preparing for the 2027 season especially interested in officiating junior and youth football next winter. The cost for those not officiating at Cambridge Cup is $30.​​​​​​​