NORTH WEST SYDNEY FOOTBALL REFEREES ASSOCIATION

North West Sydney Football Referees Association (NWSFRA) is one of the largest associations in NSW with over 450 referees. Our referees are appointed to local grassroots competitions (NWSF), school matches, state competition football, such as Youth and Premier league. Based in the Ryde/Gladesville-Hornsby district, our match officials are trained, certified and assessed on their abilities to provide safe, fair, and enjoyable experiences for players, coaches, and spectators. Our referees are invested in the Football Referee Development Panel, NSW State League Football Referees Association, as well as Youth League and A-League Men's and Women's.

Games for 17-19 July are online

FRIDAY UPDATE
Some grounds have been closed. If your game is washed out, you can still pick up another game on a field that is open. 

The Appointments number is 0434 537 900 and Nick is managing the phone this weekend. 

2026 Events

Technical Session and August General Meeting

7:30 – 8:30 pm Technical Session, 8:30 – 9pm General Meeting at Christie Park

Grand Finals (Div 2+)

22nd Aug and 23rd Aug

Grand Finals

29th Aug and 30th Aug

WPL/SL Grand Final

MPL/SL Grand Final

Champion of Champions begins

Champion of Champions Grand Final

Annual General Meeting

7 – 9pm at Christie Park

Notices

Referee payments - 15 July update

We apologise for the delay in arranging the May payments. We have invoiced NWSF for May and June games and intend on paying you for both months when funds are received. 

There has been a further delay in NWSF paying us, with additional information requested. We're working with them to resolve this and remain ready to process your payment once the funds are received.

Further updates will be posted here. (emailing or calling will not speed up what is a detailed process run by volunteers)

 


2026-07-15 13:19:10
June Technical Session and General Meeting - Monday 15th

The next technical session and General Meeting is on Monday the 15th at Christie Park. All are encouraged to attend - technical session begins at 7:30 PM followed by the General Meeting.


2026-06-14 12:40:44
Fixing your Dribl Issues
You can fix the below common issues faced by referees.
a) You cannot see NWSFRA under your following tab in Dribl
b) You  are not automatically being allocated to your games. 
 
1. Login to the NWSFRA website.
2. Click on the icon that has your initials to go to your profile.
3. In the Profile page, click on the button titled "Fix Dribl Issues".
4. A window will popup. Read and follow all instructions.
YOU MUST use your OWN Dribl Login. 
Create your own login if you do not have one.
DO NOT use your parent's login tied to their primary profile.

2026-05-13 23:07:28
Equipment Issue

For any new or returning referees requiring kit or other equipment, Equipment officer Craig Black will be at Christie Park tomorrow afternoon April 25 from 4.30 - 5.30 pm.

NOTE - New referee kits need to be paid for in full by EFT before they will be issued. Proof of transfer is required.

 


2026-04-24 16:50:40
JFMO upcoming courses

We have completed all our JFMO courses for the year. 

If you need to complete a course, check to see upcoming courses.

Practical course search - https://www.playfootball.com.au/referee/find-a-referee-course#

In the filter section, add in "junior football match official" 


2026-03-17 15:15:32
Become a referee in 2026

See instructions below: 

Step 1: Follow this link to register as a "Learner" - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/participant/product-details/66163772 

  • All referees under 18 must register to the branch or the Learner package with an age exemption. A reason must be provided with the exemption "Under 18" is acceptable.

  • All new Referees registering to the Learner package can register with a volunteer WWCC or an exemption. 

  • If an exemption reason is not supplied or a WWCC is not supplied, their registration cannot be approved. 

  • All new referees U18 registering to the Learner package, should enter their own email address (as opposed to a parent's) to help avoid etrainu account generation issues. 

Step 2: Create a etrainu learning centre account via the following link - https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/training/index.cfm?event=page.login 

Step 3: Under "training library" complete the free online Laws of the Game. 

Step 4: Also under "training library" complete the Junior Football Match Official Modules. $33 + transaction fees. Pre-requisites: completed free online LOTG + minimum 13 years old. 

Step 5: Enrol into one of JFMO practical events, see more to access more information

Any login/access queries can you pass them this email in regards to etrain login stuff - learningcentre@footballaustralia.com.au  

Playfootball issues - anything in regards to account or learner registration issues reach out to Playfootball support team. support@playfootball.com.au - Telephone: 02 8880 7983

Any other queries send them to technical@nwsfra.com.au


2026-03-17 15:14:49
Returning referees - 2026 registration is now open

Welcome to the 2026 season. Registrations are open. 

Here is the direct registration link for senior referees (18 or over on 1 April 2026)

Here is the direct registration link for junior referees (U18 on 1 April 2026)

Please check your email for further information.


2026-01-20 11:54:38
Dribl Issues or Queries

1. If you want to change your Dribl email address, please try the steps outlined in the Dribl support page https://help.dribl.com/space/MYA/18317335/Change+your+Dribl+account+email

2. If you have a Dribl account but the referee organisation does not show up under your "following" tab, contact webmaster@nwsfra.com.au and mention your name and RefId along with the query.

3. If you do not have a Dribl login, then create an account in dribl using an email address (preferably the one you use for the referee website).


2025-05-18 18:12:36

Highlights

We recognise members for their contribution to the organisation and celebrate their achievements beyond their time at NWSFRA. The following members were recognised for their contributions in the 2025 November AGM.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you need more information please use the contact form at the bottom to get in touch with us.

  • Refer to the notice titled "Become a referee in 2026" on the home page

  • If you last Refereed as an Official within the last 4 years, you must obtain a clearance from the secretary of your current association and forward it to the NWSFRA Secretary. If you last Refereed as an Official more than 4 years ago, you must obtain a clearance from the secretary of your current association and forward it to the NWSFRA Secretary. You must also complete the New Referee course.

Contact

We are currently situated at Christie Park where all our face-to-face events take place. Please use the information below to get in touch with various committee members.

Website/Dribl Queries : webmaster@nwsfra.com.au

Appointed Matches : appointments@nwsfra.com.au

Other Queries : president@nwsfra.com.au

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