NSFRA - Northern Suburbs Football Referees Association

NSFRA - Northern Suburbs Football Referees Association NSFRA promotes & develops football refereeing. NSFRA appoints referees to Northern Suburbs Football.

🌧 Tip of the Week - Refereeing in Wet Weather 🌧 Refereeing in the rain is challenging, so be prepared! Being well-prep...
19/06/2026

🌧 Tip of the Week - Refereeing in Wet Weather 🌧
Refereeing in the rain is challenging, so be prepared! Being well-prepared to handle wet weather makes life easier. ☂

✅ Keep your notebook dry, using a waterproof cover or a plastic bag can help.
✅ Ensure pens and other writing tools are waterproof and functional in wet conditions.
✅ Wear appropriate rain gear - a warm black undergarment and hat are allowable.

Before you kick off the game, check the pitch conditions for safety. Call the referee's line and seek advice if you are unsure or if you need to close a ground as unplayable.

📢 Tip of the Week - When do you blow half-time and full-time? 📢 Blow the whistle right when the time is over and don’t w...
12/06/2026

📢 Tip of the Week - When do you blow half-time and full-time? 📢

Blow the whistle right when the time is over and don’t wait for anything. ⏰ When your timer beeps, blow the whistle - even if the ball is in play or out of the field awaiting a restart (except for taking a penalty kick)

⏱ Injury/Stoppage Time can only be added in Men's and Women's Premier League (at the referee's discretion). You must always finish 10 minutes before the next game starts.

Remember - when time’s up, time’s up! There has been plenty of time to score before then ⚽

🧤 Tip of the Week – Goalkeepers handling the ball 🧤 Goalkeepers are generally permitted to handle the ball within their ...
29/05/2026

🧤 Tip of the Week – Goalkeepers handling the ball 🧤

Goalkeepers are generally permitted to handle the ball within their own penalty area. However, there are two important exceptions:

⚽ Receiving a deliberate pass from a teammate
⚽ Handling the ball again after releasing it before another player touches it

Both result in an indirect free kick to the opposition, with no yellow or red card issued.

🟨 Tip of the Week - Issuing Yellow Cards 🟨When issuing Yellow Cards in the match, there are plenty of ✅Do’s and ❌Don’ts ...
22/05/2026

🟨 Tip of the Week - Issuing Yellow Cards 🟨

When issuing Yellow Cards in the match, there are plenty of ✅Do’s and ❌Don’ts to keep in mind.

✅ Do use your whistle
✅ Do discourage others from approaching
✅ In situations where there is potential for retaliation or further misconduct, do show the yellow card straight away to defuse problems
✅ Do keep a distance (1m) between you and the player

❌ Do not run towards the player or show the card in an aggressive manner
❌ Do not touch a player to attract their attention
❌ Do not show the card to the player’s back or let the player run away before showing the card
❌ Do not place the yellow card right in front of the player’s face.
❌ Do not show the card to a player when they are amongst other players.

🚧 Tip of the Week - Technical Areas 🚧Referees must work with the Team Managers to ensure that listed players and team of...
15/05/2026

🚧 Tip of the Week - Technical Areas 🚧

Referees must work with the Team Managers to ensure that listed players and team officials/coaches are permitted within the technical area during fixtures.

❌Parents and other spectators must remain outside the designated area at all times.

✅Maintaining control of the technical area helps create a safe, professional, and respectful match environment for everyone involved. ⚽🟨

🚩 Tip of the Week – Using Your Assistant Referees (ARs)! 🚩Hey new refs, listen up! When you're out there on the pitch, r...
08/05/2026

🚩 Tip of the Week – Using Your Assistant Referees (ARs)! 🚩

Hey new refs, listen up! When you're out there on the pitch, remember you don't have to make every call on your own if you have ARs. If you're ever unsure about a decision, consult your ARs.

When things get heated or contentious, don't rush. Take a moment, slow the game down, and talk it over with your ARs. Working as a team with your ARs ensures better, more accurate decisions.

Lean on your ARs, communicate clearly, and remember, you're all in this together. Make those decisions as a team and keep the game running smoothly! Teamwork makes the dream work!

If you don't have appointed ARs with you, ask the teams to supply someone and give them a brief rundown of your expectations of them as the Referee. Often they will also prove a valuable resource to assist you. ⚽

Thinking about refereeing?Following Female Football Week, the NSFRA female-only referee course provides a supportive spa...
02/05/2026

Thinking about refereeing?

Following Female Football Week, the NSFRA female-only referee course provides a supportive space to learn, ask questions, and build confidence. Led by a FNSW instructor, this course will be a great opportunity for those looking to join the NSFRA community!

🌟 No experience needed
🌟 Pathways to progress
🌟 Earn money and give back to the sport you love

👉 Visit the NSFA Website for more information - https://nsfa.asn.au/nsfra/become-a-referee/

Tip of the Week - What Equipment should a Referee bring to a match? As a referee, bringing the right gear to a football ...
01/05/2026

Tip of the Week - What Equipment should a Referee bring to a match?

As a referee, bringing the right gear to a football match is non-negotiable. From the whistle to the uniform and everything in between, being prepared ensures you can perform your duties effectively and with confidence.

Vital:
📱 Mobile phone with internet access (to complete matchsheet)
🎽 All 3 NSFRA ref shirts
🧢 Referee Cap (Plain Black cap is suitable)
🏁 Flags
⏱️ 2 Watches
😗 2 Whistles
📒 Match record sheets or notebook
🪙 Coins (take 2 on field)
✍️ Pens / pencils Red/Yellow cards x 2 sets

Optional/good ideas:
Small Towel
Ball pump
Info folder containing: - blank match card, resources such as policies (glasses policy, lightning policy etc)
Tent pegs for net

Visit the NSFRA Stanno Online store if you need to top up on gear (https://stannoaustralia.com.au/collections/nsfra-referees) or contact [email protected]

Thank you to On Path Physio for continuing to support our NSFRA Referees on and off the field in 2026! ⚽With the season ...
25/04/2026

Thank you to On Path Physio for continuing to support our NSFRA Referees on and off the field in 2026! ⚽

With the season already starting to get more busy, ensure that you are match fit and available to Referee 💪

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Stay sharp. Stay strong. Stay on the park

Tip of the Week – Kit Clash! The two teams must wear colours that distinguish them from each other and the match officia...
24/04/2026

Tip of the Week – Kit Clash!

The two teams must wear colours that distinguish them from each other and the match officials 🔴🔵⚫

Each goalkeeper must also wear colours that are distinguishable from the other players and the match officials. If the two goalkeepers’ shirts are the same colour and neither has another shirt, the referee can allow the match to be played .

If a kit clash occurs in an NSFA Competition, it is the AWAY team that must wear its alternate strip. It is up to refs and teams be prepared for colour clashes [The NSFA Kit clash matrix is located on the NSFA Website]

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