.jpg)
Registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Could you be Australia's next World Cup Representative?
Tammy Ogston refereed the 2007 Women's World Cup FINAL in China!!!
Jim Ouliaris officiated in the 2007 U17 World Cup in Korea!!!
A. This is where it all starts. Just imagine…
A packed stadium for the 2018 World Cup Finals. A worldwide audience unsurpassed by any other event around the globe. Everyone is on the edge of their seats waiting for the sound of the whistle, to kick off this showcase of the World Game. You are there, but not as a player or spectator. You are in charge of the world’s biggest sporting event. You are the referee – the world awaits YOUR whistle!
Q. What’s in it for me?
A. Opportunity to travel in the National or International arena. Receive remuneration from sport. Greater opportunities as a part of your CV. Play a part in the ongoing development of soccer. The opportunity to develop your interpersonal skills. Taking a leadership role.
Q. Where do I start?
A. It’s not beyond you. Since 1982, a representative of the Australian refereeing fraternity has participated at every major FIFA tournament including Olympic Games, U20 and U17 World Championships…and World Cups. Referees and Assistant Referees, just like players, must undergo intensive training to reach the top in their profession. It has to start somewhere – and here is your starting point. The FFV have the support of Coaches, full time staff (Referee Development Manager and Referee Coordinator) and experienced Referees to assist you in reaching your goals. The career path for Referees starts with the Level 5 Knowledge course, consisting of work book study (DVD on Laws of the Game) followed by a short examination. Upon completion you will be directed to a local Regional Coaching Centre for your future training.
Q. Who can attend the course and become a Football Referee?
A. Football is a game for EVERYONE! Men, women, boys and girls over the age of 13 years are all welcome to register and attend the introductory course.
Q. What’s the next step?
Please use the Referee Induction Course Application form below to register your application for the Level 5 Referees knowledge course.
A work book and a DVD covering the Laws of the Game will be forwarded to you for the initial study period. The LEVEL 5 Course, Level 5 EXAM (covering knowledge of the Laws of the Game) and Level 4 course will be held at:
Melbourne High School: South Yarra Sports Centre.
679 Chapel St Sth Yarra.
(Gym attached to Melbourne High)
NOTE: Details will be sent to registered candidates
After completing the LEVEL 5 EXAM successfully you will be invited to attend a LEVEL 4 "Practical Refereeing" course so that you can become an active referee. Please do not attend any course until you receive the instructional letter with your course materials, advising which course you are to attend.
Course Dates
2008 LEVEL 5
Melbourne Courses will begin again in February 2009. All applicants from now will be sent materials and notified of next course details.
BALLARAT COURSE:
Level 5 Course + Exam: Sunday 12th October 9:30am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Level 4 Course: Saturday 18th October 9:30am-2:30pm
Both Levels and exam will be held at Morshead Park, Pleasant Street, Redan Melways: Map 256 J15 or Map 76 F3
----------------------------- This course is NOW OPEN -----------------------------------
- PENINSULA COURSE: Expressions of interest welcome for a future course
- BENDIGO COURSE: Expressions of interest welcome for a future course.
- GEELONG COURSE: Expressions of interest welcome for future course.
Applicants from other regional areas will be advised if a course is operating in your area when we receive your application. Courses will be run for groups of 5 or more participants. Please specify on your application form which course you are planning to attend if possible.
2008 LEVEL 4 COURSE: After completing the LEVEL 5 EXAM successfully you will be invited to attend a LEVEL 4 "Practical Refereeing" course so that you can become an active referee.
No further Melbourne courses scheduled for 2008. Next Level 4 will be February or March 2009.
Any applications for Melbourne courses will be sent materials and added to a waiting list to be notified of the next available course.
