Referee Touch Football

Referees play a vital role in touch football, ensuring our game is played in a fair, safe and enjoyable environment for all participants.

Becoming an accredited referee is an important step in ensuring that you are equipped with the knowledge of the Rules of the game, but also the latest on-field game information, and skills to manage and create a safe and enjoyable environment for all. It is also a great way to remain fit and active and participate in our game.

Become a touch football referee today!

 

Level 1 Referee

Course: Online via The Nest + 4 hours face-to-face

Assessment: On-course

Requirements:

  • ASC Community Officiating General Principles (online)

Level 2 Referee

Course: Online via The Nest + 4 hours face-to-face

Assessment: Local match by local referee coach

Requirements:

  • Level 1 Referee accreditation (12 months)

Level 3 Referee

Course: Online via The Nest + 4.5 hours face-to-face

Assessment: Regional competition by regional referee coaching panel

Requirements:

  • Level 2 Referee accreditation (12 months)

Youth Referee Development Program

North Queensland Touch Football (NQTF) established the Hurricanes program for youth referees in 2011, with the purpose of fostering and developing youth referees that have the commitment and interest in refereeing touch football at an elite level.

The program has created a structured pathway to foster and develop strong youth referees across North Queensland by providing access to specific one-on-one coaching opportunities, financial assistance and access to specific development resources targeted at youth officials.

For more information abou the Hurricanes program, and how you can get involved, visit the dedicated Hurricanes website.

Hurricanes Website

Referee Accreditation Framework

ATHLETE REFEREE AGE & TOURNAMENT PATHWAY ACCREDITATION SYSTEM
YOUTH/DEVELOPMENT
13-20 YEARS
ADULT
21+ YEARS
ATHLETE COACH REFEREE REFEREE COACH
MASTERY
Sustained Success
  World Cup MASTERY LEVEL 6 MASTERY
Trans-Tasman
(Youth & Open)
Elite 8
State of Origin

ELITE
Representation and Success

National Touch League National Touch League ELITE LEVEL 5 ELITE
National Youth Championships State Tournaments LEVEL 4
TALENT
Practice and Achievement
School Sport National 15's Regional Tournaments TALENT LEVEL 3 TALENT
State/Regional Tournaments LEVEL 2
FOUNDATION
Participation/Social
Local Association Junior Competitions Local Association Competitions FOUNDATION LEVEL 1 FOUNDATION