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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: 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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Who's reffed with Maddy? What a fantastic journey (and a busy game for VAR).
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Congratulations to former CRA referee Sophie Allum, who made her A-Leagues Women debut on 7 December 2025, officiating the match between Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets. (CRA on Christmas vacay at the time!) ⚽️🥇❤️
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Registration for NEW and RETURNING referees is open now!
Check email if you're old. Head to our website (link in bio) or grid to find out more if you're new. Thanks to @footballcanterbury @footballnsw for the ❤️.
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All our pre-season course dates locked in: to attain your referee qualification, you will need to complete the practical component.
The Canterbury Referees Association are running the following (JFMO) Junior Football Match official recap & practical courses in 2026.
Football Canterbury Football NSW
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Saturday 28 February. Two Wednesday night shorter sessions: 4 & 11 March. Three Sunday sessions.
We don't think there's ever been a better time to start your refereeing career.
There are FIVE practical training sessions scheduled between February 28 and March 15 at locations across the Football Canterbury region. 😀
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Congratulations to Blake Sanchez-Cruz on his appointment as Referee 1 for the Open Men’s Grand Final at the 2026 National Futsal Championship recently held in the Gold Coast 👏
Blake had a stellar week, with his performances rightly recognised through this appointment, as well as being awarded Referee of the Tournament — a fantastic achievement.
Also in attendance were Anthony Mansour, Oliver Udovicic, Ky Nishimura-Smirthwaite, and Adam Maher, all of whom performed exceptionally well throughout the week and represented with distinction.
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What a remarkable achievement by our very own Maggie Price! Maggie is an inspiration to many, a story of hard work and determination!
Maggie continues to be a shining example to our female cohort and stable appointment on the national stage. We thank Maggie for her continued contribution to the CRA and congratulate her on this milestone 👏 🙌
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Congratulations Maggie. Thanks for your leadership within CRA as well.
The CRA would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us at our Centenary Event held on 21st September 2025. Your presence made the occasion truly special, and it was wonderful to see so many familiar and old faces gathered to honour a century of dedication, service, and community.
The evening was a fitting tribute to the generations of referees, volunteers, and supporters who have shaped the CRA into what it is today. We look forward to continuing this journey together and building on the strong foundation laid over the past 100 years.
Photos
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Video
youtu.be/fdg9GHQaDUM?si=93Pz33ckycvlOc5K
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It was truely an outstanding 100 year celebration.The attention to detail was impeccable.Great day had by all.A big congratulations to the organising committee and to all the volunteers that donated their time,thank you making it a memorable day👍👍👍
Gearing up for our SOLD OUT event on Sunday and we want to say a huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping us celebrate 100 years of refereeing excellence!🎉💯
ABW Foods Australia
WT Sports & Recognition
Part of the refereeing family. ❤️ #cra100 #referees
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Hi, I've got four tickets available due to a work schedule conflict. Would love to find someone who can use them and enjoy the show!