Refeering Football & Futsal in Aotearoa New Zealand

​​​​​​​New Zealand Football aims to support and develop our community and advanced referees at all levels of the game.​​​​​​​

Refereeing is a great way to give back while you play, or continue your enjoyment of the game after. It allows you to stay fit, utilise and develop your people skills, and pursue a challenging path that provides opportunities from grassroots to the international stage.

BECOME A REFEREE WITH NZF LEARN

NZF Learn is our online e-learning platform for everyone involved in football who wants to further develop their knowledge, skills, and positive impact on the game.

NZF Learn is our new online learning platform that is the home of NZF Referee Education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Referees can access a range of courses online with updated community refereeing courses available now. Courses have online modules that you can complete from the comfort of your own home, which prepare you for the practical modules that follow.

Learn the key concepts online before bringing the learning to life on the field or court.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

THE REFEREE EDUCATION PATHWAY

See where you are on your refereeing journey and the next step to advance through the pathway.​​​​​​​

McDonald's Referee of the Year

Do you know a referee who turns up every weekend to keep the game safe, fair, and fun for everyone? Whether it’s a local legend who shows up rain or shine, or a dedicated parent who picks up the whistle for their child’s team — we want to hear their story.

Nominate your football or futsal referee and they’ll go in the draw to win a once-in-a-lifetime prize!​​​​​​​

REFEREE ROLL OF HONOUR

Celebrating our referees who have officiated in 100 or more matches in New Zealand Football's range of national competitions.​​​​​​​

National League

Peter O'Leary (Referee)

Nick Waldron (Referee)

Matt Conger (Referee)

Glen Lochrie (Assistant Referee)

Mark Rule (Assistant Referee)

Gareth Sheehan (Assistant Referee)

Tony Ambrose (Assessor)

John Cameron (Assessor)

Neil Fox (Assessor)

Ken Wallace (Assessor)​​​​​​​

Ford Futsal SuperLeague

Chris Sinclair (Referee)

Antony Riley (Referee)

Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh (Referee) ​​​​​​​

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