• Become an ESFA Referee

    To referee with ESFA for the 2025 season you must be turning 14 years of age or over. The total cost to become a new referee with us in 2025 is yet TBD(2024 was $190). However, if you are over 18 and require a WWCC, it will be a further $105.

    • This cost includes undertaking your referee training, referee uniform and refereeing equipment (whistle, flags, cards and notebook) and registration fees including those paid to Football Australia.

    As refereeing is seen as a hobby, your refereeing pay is regarded as non-taxable! Please see ESFA's Schedule of Fees to see how much referees get paid per game.

    By completing a Level 4 Referee course you are eligible to register as a referee with the Eastern Suburbs Football Association. This course consists of the:

    • FA Laws of the game
    • Level 4 Online Theory
    • Level 4 Practical session

    For the most up to date information please refer to ESFA’s Become a Referee page. If there are any issues in regard to your referee registration, please contact referees@esfa.com.au

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    • Thank you for expressing your interest to become a referee with ESFA in 2025.

      If there are any questions/issues please contact referees@esfa.com.au

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