Begin your refereeing journey by completing one of the online courses.

These are online, free, and available for you to complete at your own pace.  

If you’re a teenager interested in refereeing then check out our Youth Academies.

If you are interested in an in-person course for yourself or your club please contact refereeing@waibop.co.nz

GAME DAY LEADER AWARD 

Opportunity for volunteers to gain knowledge about leading the way on Game Day for First Kicks and Fun Football.

Complete Online - REGISTER NOW for FREE!

MINI FOOTBALL/FUTSAL REFEREEING AWARD 

Be empowered with the confidence and specific knowledge you need to lead Mini Football and Futsal games.

Complete Online - REGISTER NOW for FREE!

YOUTH & COMMUNITY FOOTBALL/FUTSAL REFEREEING AWARD 

Learn skills to get you ready for the strategic 9v9 and 11v11 Football matches or the fast-paced 5v5 Futsal matches.

Complete Online - REGISTER NOW for FREE!

COMMUNITY REFEREE AWARD 

7-8pm
Fergusson Park, Tauranga

This workshop offers you support as a first-time referee or volunteer of Youth and Community Football. This is focused on 9v9 and 11v11 football matches.

Free if you are a member of Otumoetai Football Club, $10 if not.

Register here https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=82950​​​​​​​

GAME DAY LEADER AWARD 

6-7pm
Fergusson Park, Tauranga

This workshop offers you support to lead the way on game day for First Kicks (3v3) and Fun Football (5v5)

Free if you are a member of Otumoetai Football Club, $5 if not. 
Register here https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=82941

LEVEL 1 REFEREE AWARD - ONLINE THEORY + PRACTICAL

Launch Your Refereeing career in football and futsal by learning the basics of being a referee. By completing this course you would then become available for official appointments to local youth and senior games.

Complete Theory Online - REGISTER NOW 

The practical part of this course works through the signals, movement and positioning required to referee an 11 v 11 game. 
NOTE: The theory part of the course needs to be completed on NZF Learn prior to the practical. Register for the theory here: https://nzflearn.co.nz/blog/events/referee-level-1-online-course/​​​​​​​

NZF Level 1 Referee Award practical

Sunday 30th August, 2026 held from 1 to 4pm at Gordon Spratt Reserve, Papamoa.

Register here

The course charge is $30.

This is the required course for AIMS games referees, and is held just before AIMS games.