South Queensland Sharks Touch
REFEREE
Referees play a vital role in Touch Football, ensuring our game is played in a fair, safe and enjoyable environment for all participants.
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.
New Referee Education and Development Framework
Touch Football Australia has recently released a whole new education and development framework targeted at better supporting, developing, and nurturing our referees in the sport. For more informatioj, head here.
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.
New Referee Framework FAQs
We understand that the new Framework is a significant shift in the way we do things. TFA, with the support of our State and Territory partners, has completed this FAQ list to support the transition. If you can’t see your answer there, please email education@touchfootball.com.au for further information
View the Referee Framework FAQ's here.
WHY BECOME A TOUCH FOOTBALL 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.
