The Junior Football Match Official course serves as an entry point for those seeking to officiate in football leagues organised by Member Federations.
Participants will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to confidently manage junior matches while emphasising the importance of player development and safety. This course is ideal for individuals looking to officiate in youth football and contribute to the growth of young talent.
Participants are required to have completed both the Laws of the Game and the Junior Football Match Official online courses prior to attending the practical session. You can find out more about how to access and complete these courses on our Become a Referee webpage.
The practical session is approximately 2.5 hours in length and courses are typically run once a month from February to August.
Upcoming Junior Football Match Official classroom recap and practical sessions
Our Courses for 2026 are as follows:
- Saturday 24 January, 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Saturday 28 February, 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Saturday 7 March, 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Tuesday 24 March, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
- Saturday 4 April, 9:00am – 12:00pm (Easter Saturday)
- Saturday 2 May, 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Saturday 6 June, 9:00am – 12:00pm (King’s Birthday long weekend)
- Saturday 4 July, 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Saturday 29 August, 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Tuesday 20 October, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Please note that course dates may change, depending on participant enrolments, instructor availability and venue availability. Venues will be confirmed and published in eTrainu.
To register for a course, please visit our Become a Referee webpage and follow the steps.
