Thank you for your interest in refereeing with the MWFRA. We are an organisation with over 600 passionate members with a vast range of football experiences, who are responsible for providing referees for U12 to adult matches sanctioned by the Manly Warringah Football Association. Please follow the links below to learn how to become a referee.
Instructions to Become a Referee
Please select from the below to access information relevant to your classification.
Which type of referee am I?
Junior referees are referees who are between 14 and 18 years old as at December 31, 2021.
Team referees are nominated team referees, fulfilling duties as required by the MWFA.
Senior appointable referees are at least 19 years old on December 31, 2021, and are not otherwise team referees.
Already have a refereeing qualification?
If you already have a valid refereeing qualification, you may be eligible to transfer into our branch without needing to undertake another course. Please read our information here. You can check the status of your FFA qualification here.