Referees are an important part of the game and are fully supported by Belnorth both on and off the field. Belnorth is fully supportive of members who wish to develop themselves as a match officials and has a program in place to support attendance at Capital Football courses.

Want to become a Referee this year? Information on becoming a referee, training programs and instructions are available through Capital Football website.

Game Leader

This Capital Football course has been specifically designed for new junior referees aged 12 and 13. At the completion of this course, you will be able to referee miniroos games from under 6 to under 11.

Becoming a Game Leader is the first step in the referee pathway. It is a great way to be involved in community football, develop leadership skills, improve confidence, develop communication skills and earn some money.

Register now for a Game Leader course and you will be provided with course materials, a GL uniform, registration and a Fox40 whistle. Courses are run over a half day theory and practical work.

Level 4 Referee (L4).

This Capital Football course is designed for new referees of all ages who want to referee junior football (It is recommended for new referees aged 15 years and above). At the completion of this course you will be able to referee 11 v 11 matches.

Level 4 Courses are the beginners' courses for refereeing full field games. Courses are run over a full day of classroom work and a self-guided online Laws of the Game module beforehand. The Level 4 Referee qualification provides the pathway to senior and elite refereeing.

Register now for a Level 4 course which will include a Law Book and registration as a Capital Football Referee.

Contact Matt Willington on refcoord@belnorth.org.