Futsal Referee Structure and Pathway
Futsal Laws of the Game
The Futsal Laws of the Game provides a basic introduction to Futsal’s Laws and interpretations.
Graduates receive a FFA Certificate however FFA/ASC qualification is not available, and graduates are not qualified to officiate.
To begin their Futsal Refereeing career graduates must join a recognised referee group and achieve the competencies identified for the pre-officiating units of the Level 3 Futsal Referee program.
Level 3 Futsal Referee
This program’s practical emphasis complements the Futsal Laws of the Game’s theoretical focus. Participants must demonstrate all pre-officiating unit competencies before accepting any Referee appointments.
These units are usually taught as a concentrated set of presentations and practical exercises taking about six hours. Practical assessments and other activities complete the program.
Program graduates are eligible to receive a FFA Level 3 Futsal Referee certificate and qualification.
Applicants must be at least 13 years of age.
Level 1 Futsal Referee / Level 2 Futsal Referee
These qualifications are currently under development by Football Australia.
2021 Futsal Referee Course - Expression of Interest Form
If you are interested in becoming a Futsal Referee in South Australia, please fill out the following expression of interest form and select ‘Level 3 Futsal Referee’ – https://form.jotform.co/92658130431857