Existing members of Manly Warringah Football Referees Association are now able to register for 2025!
It is important that you carefully read through the instructions below to ensure that your registration is completed correctly.
This year, the Management Committee requests that you complete a compulsory Laws of the Game Quiz as part of the registration process. Your registration will not be approved unless your quiz result is 80% or higher (20/25 questions). The purpose of the quiz is to encourage your re-engagement with the Laws of the Game in the months leading up to the season and to make you aware of recent changes. You may complete the quiz as many times as you wish to achieve the 80% threshold. Your results will not be shared, however, the Management Committee will analyse members’ results to determine where future education and training efforts should be focused.
Click here to complete the 2025 MWFRA Laws of the Game Quiz.
Click here to review MWFRA’s summary of the Laws of the Game Changes for 2025.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING
Registrations are now open.
BEFORE you register, please read the below documents. Football Australia has upgraded PlayFootball and along with a new system comes challenges. It is crucial to read these documents carefully to ensure a smooth registration process.
General Registration Information (v2)
Queries
Should you require assistance with the registration process or have any questions, please contact:
Sigrid Mulherin (Administrative Officer) – [email protected]
OR
Toby Williams (Registrar) – [email protected]
Accreditation
Referee accreditation lasts for 5 years from the year you completed a course. If you completed your course between 2020-2024 then your accreditation is still valid. If you completed the course in 2019, you will need to revalidate your accreditation if you have met the minimum requirements of 20 games over the last 5 years. If you are unsure, please contact Sigrid Mulherin at [email protected] before completing your registration.
If you completed your course prior to 2019 and have not revalidated your accreditation, you may need to redo the Level 4 referee course. Please see our website for upcoming courses.
If you are unsure of your referee accreditation status, please contact Sigrid Mulherin at [email protected] before completing your registration.
ActiveKids Voucher
The MWFRA no longer accepts accepts Active Kids Vouchers
Working with Children Check
Referees 18 years and over must have an Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) before registration can be approved. This is FNSW policy. To obtain a WWCC, apply on-line at ServiceNSW for an Employee WWCC (ie not a volunteer WWCC). Download the application and visit a ServiceNSW outlet to provide proof of ID and pay the $80 fee. The WWCC lasts for 5 years. Referees without a valid WWCC will not be approved to referee in 2024. If you turn 18 during the season, you must obtain your WWCC as soon as you turn 18.
Please note: Team Referees do not require a WWCC.
ID Photos
All referees must provide a current passport-style ID photograph. The photograph should be of head and shoulders only, looking directly at the camera, with no hats or glasses and preferably have a plain background. Registration will not be approved until an appropriate photo has been uploaded.
Product Explanations
If you are unsure, please contact Sigrid Mulherin on 0420 660 362 or at [email protected] prior to registering to prevent registering in the wrong package.
Returning Junior Referee – for referees who turn 15 to 18 years in 2025 and have already completed a referee course prior to the commencement of the 2025 season.
New Junior Referee – Registration and Uniform – for referees who turn 14-18 in 2025, are completing the Level 4 course prior to the season and wish to be available to be appointed to games
Returning Senior Referee – for referees who turn 19 or older in 2025 and have a current referee accreditation and wish to be appointed to MWFA competition games.
New Senior Referee – Registration and Uniform – for referees who turn 19 or older in 2025, are completing the Level 4 course prior to the season and wish to be available to be appointed to games
Returning Team Referee – for referees who turn 19 or older in 2025 and have a current accreditation but only wish to officiate on team referee games.
New Team Referee- or referees who turn 19 or older in 2025, are undertaking the Level 4 course in 2025 and will only be officiating on games that require team referees.
Mentors and Assessors– for any senior referees who wish to be available to mentor other referees or who have an assessor’s qualification. This registration should ONLY be completed if you are not registering to referee. You must have 2 years’ experience as a referee to become a mentor. Referees under the age of 18 who would be interested in acting as mentors must contact the VP of Juniors, Jackson Mackie at [email protected].
Life Member Registration– ONLY for members who have been bestowed Life Membership by the MWFRA.