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Wednesday 3rd June, 2026 @ 5:01 pm

Are you a senior referee with 12 months' experience or more? Do you want to continue to improve your foul recognition, player management, and law interpretation skills? CRA is pleased to announce the first Senior Football Match Official (formerly Level 3) classroom recap + practical course for 2026.

The course will be run by CRA Development Officer Oliver Leanfore, Football NSW 2025 Referee Academy member.

Members, see Spond for details, and we will continue to post more as they are confirmed.
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Are you a senior referee with 12 months experience or more? Do you want to continue to improve your foul recognition, player management, and law interpretation skills? CRA is pleased to announce the first Senior Football Match Official (formerly Level 3) classroom recap + practical course for 2026.

The course will be run by CRA Development Officer Oliver Leanfore, Football NSW 2025 Referee Academy member. 

Members, see Spond for details, and we will continue to post more as they are confirmed.
Friday 24th April, 2026 @ 12:03 pm

To all our new junior referees making their debut this weekend: congratulations, good luck, and enjoy the game. We are proud of you. 😀💑 ... See MoreSee Less

To all our new junior referees making their debut this weekend: congratulations, good luck, and enjoy the game. We are proud of you. 😀💑
Monday 20th April, 2026 @ 2:37 pm

...can't come to training tonight! 😭😭😭 We've had to cancel for this week due to works required at our venue. Go for a run and we'll see you next week! # Don't forget that training materials from 2025 are on Spond. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sunday 12th April, 2026 @ 4:25 pm

Almost full time on referee qualification in 2026...but here's your last chance!

Join more than 50 new referees by starting your ref journey with us now.

🔥Get paid to stay involved in football
🔥Be part of our supportive community
🔥Become a LOTG expert

FINAL SESSION FOR 2026

Sunday 26 April
9:00AM - 2:30PM
Hurlstone Park Wanderers Sporting Club (Ewen Park)

W: canterburyreferees.org.au/become-a-referee
E: registrar@canterburyreferees.org.au

Frieda Maher: 0402 005 Football Canterburyrbury
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Almost full time on referee qualification in 2026...but heres your last chance!

Join more than 50 new referees by starting your ref journey with us now.

🔥Get paid to stay involved in football
🔥Be part of our supportive community
🔥Become a LOTG expert

FINAL SESSION FOR 2026

Sunday 26 April
9:00AM - 2:30PM
Hurlstone Park Wanderers Sporting Club (Ewen Park)

W: canterburyreferees.org.au/become-a-referee
E: registrar@canterburyreferees.org.au

Frieda Maher: 0402 005 687

Football Canterbury
Wednesday 18th March, 2026 @ 12:25 pm

Want to become a referee but stuck on the registration process? We’ve got you.

Canterbury Referees Association is running registration support sessions from 9AM - 10.30AM in March where we’ll help you work through the sign-up process.

📅 21 March: Wharf Road Community Centre, Lilyfield (near Waterfront)
📅 22 March: ACU, 25A Barker Rd Strathfield

Bring your laptop or device and we’ll help you get registered and ready for the season.
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Wednesday 4th March, 2026 @ 4:31 pm

Our Sunday 15 March Junior Football Match Official (formerly Level 4) course is now for EVERYONE, not just women & girls.

If you’re planning to register — or know someone who is — make sure you check the updated schedule before signing up: canterburyreferees.org.au/become-a-referee/

Every official - from grassroots to elite - begins with a first course, a first whistle, and a first junior match. Will you join us in 2026?⚽️
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Our Sunday 15 March Junior Football Match Official (formerly Level 4) course is now for EVERYONE, not just women & girls.

If you’re planning to register — or know someone who is — make sure you check the updated schedule before signing up: https://canterburyreferees.org.au/become-a-referee/

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