Why become a Touch Football referee?
EARN SOME MONEY. It’s a great way to make extra cash at social Touch competitions.
DEVELOP SKILLS. It’s a great way to develop leadership skills and confidence.
GET BETTER AT TOUCH. It helps improve your Touch Football game because you’ll develop a better understanding of the sport.
MEET PEOPLE. You’ll become part of a great community and make new friends.
TRAVEL. You’ll get access to referee at exciting state and national events held around the country – even around the world for events such as Touch World Cups.
Register as a Referee
Touch Football Australia has recently released a whole new education and development framework targeted at better supporting, developing, and nurturing our referees in the sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you will be paid for each game you referee! Level 1 referees receive $20 per game, while Level 2 and above receive $25 per game
No – we are always on the lookout for non playing referees.
Referees are paid at the conclusion of each season. You will be emailed a Referee Payment form.
No, Busselton Touch will supply your referee shirt.
No, all senior games will be allocated at least 2 referees. In exceptional circumstances, a referee may control a game solo – but only by mutual agreement by our referee coordinator.
The minimum age requirement is 12 years old.
No, although we do advise that you do. A Level 1 referee course runs in the first few weeks of each season.