New referees — or those wanting to become referees — can attend entry-level courses in the Northern and WaiBOP football regions.
Northern Region Football and WaiBOP football both offer courses for those who want to take up refereeing.
To register for any of these courses, you need to register through football’s MyComet system. If you do not already have a MyComet account, please click here to download instructions >>>>
Upcoming courses
Level 1 course
Date: Sunday March 5, 2023
Venue: Northern Rovers FC, McFetridge Park, Glenfield, Auckland
Time: 9am-5pm
READ MORE: NZF Level 1 refereeing >>>>
Level 1 course
Date: Sunday April 16, 2023
Venue: Eastern Suburbs AFC, 6 Baddeley Avenue, Kohimarama, Auckland
Time: 9am-5pm
Community referees
WaiBOP Football offer the opportunity to learn the basics of refereeing and complete a three-hour Community Referee course — without leaving home!
The content of the course and test is delivered online and can be completed at the participant’s own pace.
Community Referee course
Date: Anytime
Venue: Your choice
Time: Whenever it suits you
Details to access the online content will be emailed to you within seven days.